Manikeshwari 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]
| Manikeswari Temple | |
|---|---|
 The main gateway of Manikeswari Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bhawanipatna |
| Deity | Goddess Manikeswari |
| Festivals |
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| Governing body | 1935 |
| Location | |
| Location | Bhawanipatna |
| State | Odisha |
| Country |  India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Brajamohan Deo |
History of Present Temple
editUdit 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
editEvery 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
editManikeswari Temples in Odisha
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Panoramic Views
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References
edit- ^ "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". Archived from the original on 26 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "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
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Media related to Manikeshwari Temple at Wikimedia Commons
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