Biraja Devi Temple Jajpur
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📍 Jajpur, Odisha
⭐ Featured Regional SignificanceOne of the most ancient Shakti Peethas in eastern India, Biraja Temple in Jajpur is where Sati's navel fell, and the goddess is worshipped as the bestower of prosperity and wisdom.
🕒 Practical Information
🕉️ Spiritual Details
Goddess Biraja (Parvati)
Shakti Peetha
Biraja, Girija, Parvati
✨ Spiritual Highlights
The goddess grants wisdom, prosperity, success in education, business growth, and spiritual advancement. She is particularly known for blessing students and scholars.
The temple is famous for granting success in education, business prosperity, wisdom and knowledge, successful completion of projects, and spiritual enlightenment.
Offering prayers for wisdom and prosperity, participating in special pujas, offering flowers and fruits, seeking blessings for education and business, performing archana.
Success in education and examinations, business prosperity, wisdom and knowledge, spiritual advancement, prosperity in all endeavors, and divine grace for learning.
📖 About Biraja Devi Temple Jajpur
Biraja Devi Temple in Jajpur, Odisha, is one of the ancient Shakti Peethas where Sati's navel is believed to have fallen. Also known as Girija Temple, it is dedicated to Goddess Biraja, a form of Parvati who is worshipped as the bestower of prosperity, wisdom, and spiritual knowledge. The temple is unique as it also has a Brahmeswar Temple within the complex, representing the combined worship of Shakti and Shiva. Jajpur was once the capital of Kalinga and holds immense historical and spiritual significance in Odisha.
🏛️ Architecture & Heritage
Kalinga Architecture (9th-10th Century CE)
Ancient Kalinga architecture, beautiful stone carvings, traditional Odiya temple design, historical inscriptions
Biraja deity, Brahmeswar Shiva lingam, ancient sculptures, Kalinga period artifacts
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
Navaratri: September-October, Durga Puja: September-October, Biraja Jayanti: Various dates
Special knowledge blessing ceremonies, student prayer gatherings, prosperity rituals
Monsoon goddess celebrations, winter festivals, Odiya cultural celebrations
🙏 Rituals & Traditions
Daily goddess worship, wisdom blessing rituals, prosperity ceremonies, combined Shiva-Shakti worship
Shakti Peetha pilgrimage traditions, combined Shiva-Shakti worship, wisdom seeking rituals, Kalinga heritage
Traditional Odiya prasadam including rice offerings, sweets, fruits, and blessed items
👕 Visitor Guidelines
Traditional Indian attire preferred. Modest clothing required. Remove footwear before entering.
Accessible with some steps. Assistance available for elderly and disabled devotees.
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🕉️ Divine Snapshot
Goddess Biraja (Parvati)
Shakti Peetha
5:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jajpur, Odisha
Biraja Devi Temple, Jajpur, Jajpur District, Odisha 755001, India
✈️ How to Reach
Bhubaneswar Airport (100 km)
Jajpur-Keonjhar Road Railway Station (5 km)
Jajpur Bus Stand (2 km)
By Road: Well connected from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Regular bus services available. By Train: Connected via Jajpur Road station.
🏨 Accommodation
Various guest houses and hotels available in Jajpur. Government accommodations also available.
🗺️ Nearby Attractions
Ratnagiri Buddhist Monastery, Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and other ancient Buddhist sites
🙏 Associated Deities
🎧 Audio Guide Available
Audio guide is available for this temple to enhance your spiritual experience.