Biraja Temple — Jajpur | AllMandir
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Where is Biraja Temple? Biraja Temple is a Hindu mandir in NH20, Jajpur, Odisha.
Location: NH20, Jajpur, Odisha
Address: NH20
Postal code: 755001
Visiting this temple
Where is Biraja Temple? Biraja Temple is a Hindu mandir in NH20, Jajpur, Odisha. Visiting Biraja Temple: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. This mandir serves the local Hindu community in NH20, Jajpur, Odisha. Use AllMandir for the map, driving directions, and to compare nearby mandirs before you travel. Published darshan hours are not on file yet for Biraja Temple. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in NH20 near Jajpur. If you are new to the area, open the directions link for turn-by-turn routing and parking hints from your map app. Nearby mandirs on AllMandir include Trilochaneswar Temple, Saptamatruka Temple, Mahavinayak Temple, Budha Ganesha Temple. Many families visit a cluster of temples in one trip — compare timings on each listing before you go. For tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and festival dates while you are in Jajpur, open the Jajpur panchang on AllMandir (/panchang/jajpur-district-odisha-in). Panchang follows your saved city and regional calendar edition in the app. AllMandir is a free directory: temple photos when shared, heritage notes for famous pilgrimage sites, festival calendars, and member sign-in for saved mandir and comments. Report corrections from the temple page so the listing stays accurate for the next visitor.
History & significance
Recognised as State Protected Monument.
The Biraja Temple, or Birija Kshetra, or Biraja Mandira, is a historic Hindu temple located in Jajpur, Odisha, India. The present temple was built during the 11th century CE. The principal idol is Devi Durga, who is worshipped as Virajā/Birajā (Girijā), and the temple gave Jajpur the nicknames "Birajā Kṣētra" and "Birajā Pīṭha". The Durga idol has two hands (dwibhuja), spearing the chest of Mahishasura with one hand and pulling his tail with the other. One of her feet is on a lion, and the other is on Mahishasura's chest. Mahishasura is depicted as a water buffalo. The idol's crown features Ganesha, a crescent moon and a lingam.
Temple questions
Where is Biraja Temple?
Biraja Temple is a Hindu mandir in NH20, Jajpur, Odisha.
What are Biraja Temple darshan timings?
Check Biraja Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Biraja Temple?
Biraja Temple is in NH20, Jajpur, Odisha (NH20). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
Nearby Hindu temples
- Trilochaneswar Temple — Odisha
- Saptamatruka Temple — Jajpur
- Mahavinayak Temple — Jajpur district
- Budha Ganesha Temple — Jajpur
