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Maa Barunei Temple

by : odishavisit

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Maa Barunei and Karunei Temple is one of Odisha’s Shakti Peethas. The  Hindu Goddess Maa Barunei, a manifestation of Shakti, is honored in this  temple.

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The temple is located on Barunei Hill in the Indian state of Odisha’s Khordha district.

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This location is about 30 kilometers from Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s state capital. 

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The sanctum sanctorum of the temple houses idols of the twin goddesses Barunei and Karuna.

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Swarna Ganga, a magnificent stream that comes from the hill, adds to the attractiveness of this location. 

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Rama Chandra Dev, the son of Bhoi Dynasty Prime Minister Danai Vidyadhar, founded his capital at Khurda, near Barunei hill.

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Vala Vikram Singh of Kholapala gave him this location as a gift.