Biraja Temple — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide
An ancient Shakti Peetha temple on the banks of the Vaitarani river, significant for ancestral rites.
1. About Biraja Temple
Location: Jajpur, Odisha
State: Odisha
Deity: Goddess Biraja
Category: Shakti Peetha
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2. History of Biraja Temple
Biraja Temple is considered one of the Shakti Peethas and has a long history of worship on the banks of the sacred Vaitarani river. The site holds particular importance for performing ancestral rites, similar in tradition to Gaya, drawing pilgrims for both goddess worship and rituals for departed ancestors.
3. Darshan Timings
Open from around 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
4. How to Reach
Jajpur is well connected by road and rail, about 90 km from Bhubaneswar.
5. Nearby Places
Vaitarani river ghats and Jajpur town.