Varahi Temple, Chaurasi, Odisha

Varahi Temple, Chaurasi, Odisha

Varahi Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Varahi, located in Chaurasi Village in Puri District in Odisha State, India. The temple is situated on the right bank of the river Prachi. The Varahi temple is considered as one of few khakhara temples found in Odisha. The Vaital Temple and Gauri Temple in Bhubaneswar are considered as the notable examples of khakhara temples.

History

This temple was built in the first quarter of 10^th century CE by Somavamsis. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://hindutemples-india.blogspot.com/2021/10/varahi-temple-chaurasi-temple.html

Festivals

A fair in the month of Chaitra and Vijaya Dashami are the famous festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Charichak, 13 Kms from Kakatpur, 15 Kms from Nimapada, 27 Kms from Konark, 47 Kms from Puri, 48 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport, 49 Kms from Khurda Road Junction Railway Station and 53 Kms from Bhubaneshwar. Chaurasi is situated between Nimapada – Kakatpur road.

Location