Country India Address Cuttack, Odisha 754031 | State/province Odisha District Cuttack district | |
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Similar Cuttack Chandi Temple, Nilamadhav Temple, Dhabaleswar, Maa Markama Temple, Lankeswari Temple | ||
Bhattarika temple new year celebrating at bhattarika baramba
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.
Durga Puja is celebrated here yearly with great rejoicing.
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