Country India Primary deity Goddess Manikeswari Creator Brajamohan Deo District Bhawanipatna | State/province Odisha Important festivals Chhatar Jatra Temple board 1935 Locale Bhawanipatna | |
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Manikeshwari Temple is located in Kalahandi district of Odisha. The temple is located to the south of Bhawanipatna. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. The main devotees are from the fishermen community. 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.
Chhatar Yatra
Every year chhatar yatra at a particular time is organised and many people who have fulfilled wishes come and sacrifice animals in the name of goddess.
References
Manikeshwari Temple Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA