TOURIST PLACE OF JAJUPUR

Jajpur District: Odisha

BIRAJA TEMPLE
This temple is also called Biraja Devi or Girija Devi temple. It is one of 51 shakthi pentagrams and it is where Sati's navel fell. The temple was built in 13th century.

Jajpur town has grown around temples. The main temple is that of Birajadevi(biraja mandir). Mounted on a lion she carries a spear with one arm and holds the tail of Mahishasur with the other. Festivals are held at Durga Puja & Kali Puja.

Jajpur is another Hindu pilgrimage. It was named after king Jajati Keshari. In course of time this became Jajpur. It was once the capital of Orissa. Its distance from Calcutta 337 km, Cuttack is another 72 km and Bhubaneswar 100 km more. Navi gaya is found here inside the temple. The materials put in the Navi Gaya is supposed to go to Samudra(Sea). Car festival is also seen here during Durga Puja.The murti of maa birja is famous as it is a dwei bhuja mahisha mardini rupa.

The great mother Goddess Biraja, the immaculate stands as the epitome of Śakti worship since time immemorial she is virtually the incarnation of Goddess Earth, the first mother Goddess of the Vedic Āryāns. Being the presiding deity of the great Pitṛ-Tīrtha Virajāh-Tīrtha beside the sacred river Vaitaraṇī is known all over India for her pristine glory and grandeur.

Jajpur is a district of Orissa, India.

Jajpur is famous for its historic place and pilgrimage which is at a distance of 122 km from Bhubaneswar the state Capital. Once upon a time Jajpur was the capital of Kalinga kingdom and had achieved the glory in archeological excellence. Jajpur is renouned for its natural resources, mines and industries. Situated on the bank of river Baitarani it has blessed with sacred shrine of Goddess Biraja (Durga), Sveta Baraha (incarnation of Lord Vishnu as the white boar), Sapta Matruka and a host of other shrines. It is famous for Saktipitha of Goddess Biraja.

Ashokajhar, Chandikhol, Chhatia, Gokarnika, Kuransa, Mahavinayak, Patharajpur, Ratnagiri, Udaygiri, Satyapira, Singhapur, Vyas Sarobar and Baruneswar Pitha are some of the visiting places of this district.

RATNAGIRI:Archaeological museum at Ratnagiri is one of the important site museums of archaeological Survey of India build on the northern crest of the Ratnagiri village, Dist.Jajpur,Orissa.

Jajpur: Jajpur is located at a distance of 92Kms from Cuttack. The sacred shrine of Goddess Biraja, Baraha, Sapta Matruka are situated in here. Jajpur town popularly known as Biraja Khetra, as the place sacred to Goddess Biraja, the symbol of Sakti (Power).It’s a small city surrounded by the river Baitarani by half circle and a high level canal at the other half.

Chhatia: Situated at a distance of 35kms from Cuttack, Chhatia is famous for Lord Jagannath Temple. It is believed and popular floklore as the Lord Jagannath of Puri will be available at Chhatia in Avatar of Kalki during this Kali Yuga.

Chhatia Bata is one of the famous Hindu Temple of Odisha situated at “Chhatia” in Jajpur district of Odisha. The deity of this temple is Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra. The main attraction of this Temple is the “old Banyan tree” which is known as “Bata” in Odia Language. So the name of this temple is “Chhatia Bata” due to this old Banyan Tree which is present inside the temple boundary and beside the main temple of Chhatia Bata. It is the saint Mahapurusa Hadi Das Samadhi Pitha.

There is a very interesting story about this temple. According to “Malika” (A book written by Hadidas) states that “On a day when all Living animals and Human will die and fish will play at the steps of Puri temple”. In the regional Language of Odia it is written that “Jiba Jagata Hoieba Lina, Baishi Pahache Kheliba Mina”. Almost all the peoples of Odisha believe this story will be True in the feature. Because all the predictions of Hadidas in the Malika are come true. Such as the super cyclone on 1999 etc. It is believed that on the end of Yuga or when there is the level of “ANYAYA” will high then Lord Vishnu will take the AVATAR of “KALKI” with the 12feet Sword named “Nandaka” to kill the Unsocial People and bring the “SATYAYUGA”. And the journey will be started from here. So this temple is very much famous for this.

The boundaries of the Temple is really big as Lord Jagannath Temple of Puri. The height of the Boundary wall of “Chhatia Bata Temple” is nearly 20 to 22 feet. There are many temples present inside the “Chhatia Bata Temple”, such as Maa Kali, Jama(God of Death), Ganesh, Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra etc. One more interesting news about Chhatia Bata temple is the sitting arrangement of the Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. In Puri Jagannath Temple you might have seen the sitting arrangement of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The arrangement is Jagannath, Subhadra and then Balabhadra. But here in Chhatia Temple the arrangement is Jagannath, Balabhadra and then Subhadra. There is also a interesting story behind this arrangement. When we speak,we say Jaganath, Balabhadra & Subhadra. Hence in this temple the sitting manner is as we speak, which means we should speak the same as we see. As the SATYA YUGA will start from this place this is the beginning of the Truth what we see.Really it is a very beautiful temple in Odisha. Every year thousand of People come here from different states. So itis also becoming one of the famous tourist Place in Odisha.You can also get the “AVADA BHOGA” as in Jagannath Temple Puri. Every year the Rathayatra Ceremony is also celebrated in this temple.

How to Reach Chhatia Bata Temple of Jajpur

On Road Way

Chhatia Bata Temple Snap from High way

The distance from Chhatia Bata Temple of Jajpur from the Capital of Odisha “Bhubaneswar”is about 60 kms, From Cuttack it is about 28 Kms and from the District Head quarter of Jajpur it is about 55 kms. As this temple is situated on the side of National Highway so it is easy to communicate by any media, such as Bus, Car etc. The best way to reach Chhatia Bata Temple of Jajpur that first reach “Badambadi Bus Stand” of Cuttack and then Reach this temple via any Bus going to “Chandikhaole”. The Bus price from Badambadi Bus Stand to Chhatia Bata Temple of Jajpur is nearly Rs10 to 15 per Person.

On Railway
The nearest Railway Station of Chhatia Bata Temple of Jajpur is Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station which is about 50 km from Chhatia Bata Temple of Jajpur.
On Air Way

The nearest Airport of Chhatia Bata Temple of Jajpur is Biju Pattnaik Airport at Bhubaneswar which is about 58kms from this temple. So Road way is one of the best and Economic way to reach Chhatia Bata Temple of Jajpur.

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Chandikhol: Chandikhol, which is at a distance of 40 kms from Cuttack, is an attractive picnic spot with natural springs. And famous for Transporation Point.

Mahabinayak: At a distance of 2 kms from Chandikhol to the west, is situated the Mahabinayak (Shiva temple). The Tourists can enjoy its natural surroundings.

Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri & Udayagiri: The three Boudh Vihars are at a distance of 70kms from Cuttack.The famous Buddhist Complex isbelived as the ancient seat of Puspagiri University, the buddhist university of 7th century A.D. Recently a statue of emperor Ashok is being discovered form Langudi hill.

Duburi : At a distance of 38 km from Chandikhol towards Daitari mines on Express Highway is going to be one of the most famous city in Orissa as a number of Steel plants have been established here. These are Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd., Jindal Stainless., Mesco Steels.,VISA and a few others. Also TATA is going to build a huge plant here.