Manikeshwari Temple
Hindu temple in Odisha, India
- Chhatar Jatra
IndiaManikeshwari Temple is located in Kalahandi district of Odisha, India. The temple is located to the south of Bhawanipatna. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. She is the Ishta Devi of Nagavanshi Khyatriya's. During Dussehra festival, animal sacrifice is offered at this temple.[1][2][3] A film is also documented showing the ritual of animal sacrifice, before Goddess Manikeshwari. Karlapat, which is famous for its charming wild life, is near the temple.[4]
History of Present Temple
Udit Narayan Deo laid the foundation of the present Manikeswari temple in Bhawanipatna and it was completed in 1947 by Brajamohan Deo. Manikeswari was associated with Kalahandi history as a goddess of wealth, Manik, since the 10th century.[5]
Chhatar Yatra
Every year Chatar yatra on the navami tithi of Dussehra is organised and many people who have fulfilled wishes come and sacrifice animals in the name of goddess.[6][7]
Images
Manikeswari Temples in Odisha
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Bhawanipatna -
Gunupur -
Thuamul Rampur -
Kashipur, Rayagada
Panoramic Views
References
- ^ "Animals sacrificed at Chhatar Jatra in Kalahandi despite awareness -". Odisha News Insight. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ Bureau, Odisha Sun Times. "Animals sacrificed at Chhatar Jatra in Odisha's Bhawanipatna | OdishaSunTimes.com". Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Chhatar Jatra gored by animal sacrifice". Orissa POST. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Precious 'Astadhatu' idol stolen from Manikeswari temple in Rayagada". odishatv.in. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Manikeswari Temple, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi". My Photography ~ Gapu Photography. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Manikeswari and Her Chhatar Jatra in Bhawanipatna_Dr. Chitrasen Pasayat". Odisha Watch. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Thousands of animals sacrificed at 'Chhatar Jatra' in Kalahandi". KalingaTV. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
External links
Media related to Manikeshwari Temple at Wikimedia Commons
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