Manikeshwari Temple

By : odishavisit

Manikeshwari Temple is located in the Odisha district of Kalahandi. The temple is situated south of Bhawanipatna. 

Goddess Manikeshwari is the main deity here. She is Nagavanshi Khyatriya’s, Ishta Devi.  

Animal sacrifice is performed at this temple during the Dussehra festival. 

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A film is also available that depicts the animal sacrifice ritual performed in front of Goddess Manikeshwari. 

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Karlapat, known for its charming wildlife, is close to the temple.  The modern Manikeswari temple in Bhawanipatna was built on the  foundation laid by Udit Narayan Deo, and Brajamohan Deo completed it in  1947.  

Manikeswari has been known in Kalahandi history as Manik, the goddess of wealth, since the 10th century. 

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