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Durga temple
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Overview
The temple of Durga is located near Krishnaprasad village in Cuttack district, Orissa, India.
About The Temple
Several sculptures were discovered which demonstrated that the shrine belongs to the era of Somavamsis, during the 10th century. An idol of Surya (sun god) is worshipped here.
About The Deity
The temple is dedicated to Mahishasuramardini and Chamunda. The idol which is worshipped is a four-handed goddess slaying Mahishasura. In her upper two hands she holds Shankha (conch) and Chakra, while the lower two hands have a trident and the buffalo-headed demon.
Festivals
An annual festival, Anthimahakalan vela, is celebrated in the Malayalam month of Kumbham (February-March). Navratri, Bhagavata Sapthaham and Velamahothsavam are the other main festivals celebrated. Here the major festival is called Vela. In addition ‘Kalam songs’ (column songs), Pathamudayam Vela, Navarathri Festival, Reinstallation Day are celebrated. The drawing of the 7th day is on the basis of the above hearsay. The Bhadra Kali in the destructive mood with weapons in all the 16 arms for the killing of Darikan, Darikan being laid on the lap. And blessed by Anthimahakalan. This is the peculiarity of the day. On all other days Bhagawathy and Anthimahakalan’s figure were drawn. On the 7th day, the Vela day, evening the Kurups dress up as Kali, Darikan, and Koyma . Kali disfigures and erases the figures of the earlier night with Kuruthola(Coconut leaves of tender). Then the procession starts with Drum beats and traditional lamps etc and settles in the predetermined place in the paddy fields and Kali challenges Darikan for war and comes to the declared plot and wait there as if in war. After this all the five villages conduct fireworks display as a token of the war and considered as part of the function.
Offerings
The main offerings are pushpanjali, archana and dhara.
Accessibility
Airport
Biju Patnaik Airport at Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport.
Railways
Cuttack is the nearest railway station.
Road
A smooth network of roads connects Cuttack with the rest of India.
Temple Address
Durga Temple
Cuttack district, Orissa,
India
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Trouble-free marital life
- Removal of physical ailments
- Freedom from economic Problems
- Fearless disposition
Shlokas
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah
Meaning -Goddess Durga is omnipresent and a personification of the universal mother, who is omnipresent and who embodies power and energy. Oh great mother, who also embodies peace, I bow to you, mother, I bow to Durga and I bow to Shakti.
Ayi Giri Nandini Nandita Medini Vishva Vinodini Nandi Nute Giri Vara Vindhya Shiro Adhi Nivaasini Vissnnu Vilaasini Jissnnu Nute Bhagavati He Shiti Kannttha Kuttumbini Bhuri Kuttumbini Bhuri Krte Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura Mardini Ramya Kapardini Shaila Sute
Meaning -I offer my salutations to the mountain's daughter, who fills the world with joy, who is praised by Nandi, who lives on Vindhya's summits, who gives joy to Her brother Lord Vishnu and who Lord Indra praises, Oh Goddess who is Lord Shiva's consort and who created abundance. The destroyer of the demon Mahishasura, the one with beautiful hair and the mountain's daughter, victory to you.
Madhu Kaittabha Vidhvamsi Vidhaatr Varade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -Oh Devi Durga, we salute you for destroying Madhu and Kaitabha and granting Lord Brahma the boon of protection. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Mahissaasura Nirnaashi Bhaktaanaam Sukhade Namah Ruupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisso Jahi
Meaning -We salute Goddess Durga who destroyed Mahishasura, the demon, who bestows a lot of happiness on Her devotees. Please bestow on me spiritual beauty, victory and glory and crush my inner enemies.
Timings
The temple is open from 7.00 A.M to 8.30 P.M