Khiching

Khiching is an ancient village under Sukruli Block.Sukruli Is The One Of famous Place In Mayurbhanj District of Odisha, India. It is the location of the Kichakeshwari Temple made from black stone.[2][3]

Maa Kichakeswari Temple Khiching
Temple Of Maa Kichakeswari
Maa Kichakeshwari Temple
Nickname(s):  Maa Kichakeswari
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Coordinates: 21°56′0″N 85°50′0″E
Country	India
State	Odisha
District	Mayurbhanj[1]
Languages
• Official	ଓଡି଼ଆ
• Other local language	Sanatali, Ho
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registration	OD-11-
Website	mayurbhanj.nic.in

Khiching is located about 50 km east of Keonjhargarh city 24 km west of Karanjia.There are several villages in the vicinity, including Sukruli, Kesana, Naupana, Kakharupana, Salabana, Viratagada, Kichakagada. Another nearby village is Singda. The major festival in Khiching is Sivarathri, which is celebrated over seven days. The major tourist attraction of Khiching is the Temple Of Maa Kichakeswari. The temple was constructed during the year 920/925. Goddess Kichakeshwari, which was not only ishtadevata and kuladevi of Bhanj dynasty but also the State deity of Princely State of Mayurbhanj ruled by them. The temple suffered in the hand of Vandals. King of Mayurbhanj, Maharaja Pratap Chandra Bhanjdeo reconstructed the temple in the year 1934 spending an approximate amount of ₹ 85,000.00. Height of the temple is 100 ft (30 m) and total area is 1764sq.ft. Main temple remains closed between 12 noon to 3 PM. There is a museum constructed by Maharaja Purna Chandra Bhanjdeo in the year 1922.[4]