Odisha temples

7 Powerful Goddess Temples of Odisha

Sacred shrines of the Divine Mother, from hilltops to river banks.

Ganjam

Maa Tara Tarini

On Kumari hill above the Rushikulya river near Berhampur – one of India’s revered Shakti Peethas.

Jajpur

Maa Biraja

The ancient shrine of Goddess Biraja makes Jajpur a holy Shakti Peetha known as Biraja Kshetra.

Banki · Cuttack

Maa Charchika

An ancient hilltop shrine at Banki, revered as a powerful form of Goddess Chamunda.

Ghatagaon · Keonjhar

Maa Tarini

Devotees offer coconuts by the thousand at this famous shrine of the guardian goddess of Keonjhar.

Brahmagiri · Puri

Maa Harachandi

A peaceful temple in Brahmagiri where green landscapes and devotion come together.

Chiplima · Sambalpur

Maa Ghanteswari

Countless bells hang at this shrine near Chiplima, offered by devotees whose wishes came true.

Chikiti · Ganjam

Maa Balakumari

Perched on Kerandimala hill, about 37 km from Berhampur, with sweeping views all around.