Tourist Places in Jajpur

Tourist Places in Jajpur
Maa Biraja Temple : Biraja Temple or Viraja Kshetra , is one of the ancient Hindu temples located in the Jajpur district of Odisha, India. This present temple was built in 13th century. It is situated in the Jajpur township which is nearly 125 KM north from Bhubaneswar. The main idol is Devi Durga who is worshiped by the name Viraja.The idol is having two hands, in one hand she pierces the chest of Mahishasura with a spear and in other hand she pulls the tail of the Mahishasura.The Durga idol is standing on Lion in one leg and other leg is on Mahishasura chest.The Mahishasura is depicted as a Buffalo, not as regular human demon.The crown of Devi has symbol of Ganesha, Crescent moon and a Shivalinga.The temple covers a large area, and it has several Shiva linga and other deities. Jajpur is also known as Viraja Kshetra or Biraja Peetha.According to Skanda Purana,utkala khanda it washes all rajo guna of pilgrims. So called as Viraja or Biraja kshetra.The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I and a few nationalized banks which are located at Jajpur town. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. Head Quarter hospital Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.
Chandikhole - Maa Chandi Mandir : Chandikhole is a town in Jajapur district, Odisha, India. The place has been named after Goddess Chandi worshipped by late monk Baba Bhairabananda Bramhachari who established the deity of Maa Chandi in one of the adjoining hills of Barunei full of dense forest and ferrocious animals in 1932.The accommodation facility can be availed at Chandikhol and Cuttack by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I and a few nationalized banks which are located at Chandikhol. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. S.C.B Medical college Cuttack is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.
Udayagiri : Udayagiri is a famous Buddhist place of the district, which is visited by the visitors and Buddhists throughout the year. The place is located by the side of NH 5A that is connected from Cuttack to Paradeep via Chandikhol.The place is situated approximately 15 kms from Balichandrapur. The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road and Jajpur town by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I Balichandrapur. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. PHC, Balichandrapur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter. Ratnagiri : Archaeological museum at Ratnagiri is one of the important site museums of Archaeological Survey of India, built on the northern crest of the Ratnagiri village, of District Jajpur in Odisha.
Chhatia Bata : Chhatia is famous for Lord Jagannath Temple. It is situated at a distance of 25 kms from Cuttack.It is believed as the second Shreekhetra of Odisha according to the facts described in Malika.The accommodation facility can be availed at Chandikhol and Cuttack by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I Chatia. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. PHC, Chatia is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.
Atharanala Polo : Atharanala is one of the oldest visiting places for tourist in Jajpur District.The Place is about 200 meteres away from Biraja Temple. The accommodation facility can be availed at Jajpur Road by hiring Hotels and Lodges. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I and a few Nationalized banks which are located at Jajpur town. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. Head Quarter hospital Jajpur is nearer to the spot for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.