Bhattarika Temple
| Bhattarika Temple | |
|---|---|
| ମା' ଭଟ୍ଟାରିକା ମନ୍ଦିର | |
 The Bhattarika Temple | |
  Bhattarika Temple | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 20°22′6.71″N 85°16′18.16″E / 20.3685306°N 85.2717111°ECoordinates: 20°22′6.71″N 85°16′18.16″E / 20.3685306°N 85.2717111°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Cuttack |
Bhattarika Temple is located on the Mahanadi River, in Sasanga village in the tehsil Baramba, (formerly Athgarh), Cuttack district, India. It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Maa Bhattarika worshipped as a manifestation of Shakti. As per the Puranic tradition, Parashurama, facing certain defeat at the hands of Saharasjuna, prayed to Durga who appeared on this spot to impart her divine power to his aid. The festival Pana Sankranti is celebrated here in April, Akshaya Tritiya in May and Dussehra in October.[1][2][3]
Durga Puja is celebrated here yearly with great rejoicing.[3]
Gallery
Astha Laxmi Temple
Baba Parsuram at yoga mudra
Bhattarika Temple south side view
This is the place where Maa Bhattarika rests during flood.
Beautiful sunset at Bhattarika
Scenic view from hilltop.
References
- ↑ Bhattarika temple
- ↑ "Bhattarika Temple". Destinations of Orissa. Bright Odisha. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
- 1 2 "Mahamaya Bhattarika Temple, Sasang" (PDF). Indira Gandhi National Centre For The Arts. www.ignca.gov.in/. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
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