Manikeshwari Temple

Odisha, India

Also known as: ମାଣିକେଶ୍ଵରୀ ମନ୍ଦିର

Manikeshwari Temple is located in Kalahandi district of Odisha, India. The temple is located to the south of odisha. 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. 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.[2]

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Key facts

Presiding deityManikeswari[1]
LocationOdisha, India
StatusActive

Sources

  1. Wikidata Q6749618 — Wikidata
  2. Manikeshwari Temple - Wikipedia — Wikipedia