Manikeshwari Temple

Manikeshwari Temple is located in Kalahandi district of Odisha, India. The temple is located to the south of Bhawanipatna. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. She is the Ishta Devi of Nagavanshi Khyatriya's. 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.

Manikeswari Temple
The main gateway of Manikeswari Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBhawanipatna
DeityGoddess Manikeswari
Festivals
  • Chhatar Jatra
Governing body1935
Location
LocationBhawanipatna
StateOdisha
Country India
Architecture
CreatorBrajamohan Deo
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