Goddess Girija Devi Temple

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This temple was built by the King of Kesari dynasty named Jajati kesari. The Goddess Girija stands 70 ft from the floor and the temple is called after the King Jajati Keshari. According to the legacy, the area is also recognized as ‘Gadakhestra’, as Bhima’s Gada (mace) became mendacity in this holy location. In front of this temple stand two lions above elephant. This is the symbol of Kesari dynasty after which Gajapati dynasty (Symbol of elephant) in Orissa. Several battles were fought right here inclusive of the last conflict in Orissa that established the Muslim rule. The remaining reigning king of Orissa, Mukundadev became killed on this struggle in Gohira Tikiri, this vicinity 5 km away from Jaipur. After the dying of the King Mukundadev, Muslim rulers plundered the temples of Orissa underneath the ferocious general “Kala Pahad”. There was mass destruction of sculptures and structures in Jaipur. The temples that are gift now undergo a testimony to the glory of a place that was as soon as an epicentre of faith and culture. The temples at Jaipur denotes the architectural splendor and Some of the temples acknowledged for archaeological wealth, located along the financial institution of the River Baitrani, consist of the well-known shrines of the Goddess Durga (Girija), Sveta Baraha (incarnation of Lord Vishnu because the white boar), Sapta Matruka, and different gods.

 

About

 

A great Yagya was performed by the Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma over the body of the demon Gayasur who is an arsent devotee of Lord Vishnu as they want to kill the demon Gayasur by Lord Vishnu. The feet of Demon Gayasur is located in the village of Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh, Head is located in Siro Gaya fell in Bihar, and Trunk or Nabhi Gaya in Orissa.

According to the purana of Mahabharatha, in which Pandavas took a holy dip in Baitrani River to scrub out all sorrows and sufferings throughout their Vanavasa. Nabhi Kund is a pond in which Lord Brahma is stated to have accomplished a Yagna, which is likewise gift near the temple. According to Skanda Purana, Utkala khanda, a dip within the holy river Vaitrani washes all rajo guna of pilgrims.

Goddess Girija devi temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga devi , a form of Goddess Girija who is the consort of Lord Jagannath an incarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple Viraja(Girija) is one of the 18 shakti peethas. In this temple Goddess Girija is worshipped in three forms: Goddess Mahakali, Goddess Mahalakshmi, and Goddess Mahasaraswati. This temple is located in Jaipur district, Odissa which is 125km from the north of Bhuvaneshwar Siddheswar temple. Here, Goddess Sati’s navel had fallen in this place. In this temple devotees are offering prayers to Lord Jagannath and Goddess Girija  and performing daily rituals include, Snan, Abhisheka, Pushpa Alankar, Doop, Deep and Maha Naivedya to Lord Jagannath and the deity’s teeth are brushed with the help of Bilwa leaves . Then the deity is readied for the royal bath by applying Gandhamala, turmeric and sandal paste, sarbaushadhi and other scented oils.  In the evening, the rituals start with Dhoop Seva, Nivedhanam, Neeranjana, Mantra Pushpam, Darbar Seva and Pavalimpu Seva. The chanting mantras of Goddess Bana Durga to Goddess Girija removes past birth sins, bless early marriage, and Triumph over foes.

 

Benefits

 

  • Removes past birth sins.
  • Removes all kind of dosha in a horoscope.
  • Gain stable financial conditions.
  • Gain spiritual energy and remove negativities.
  • Bless disease-free life.
  • Bless childless for child, and early marriage

Do:

  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.



Don't s:

  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.

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