Marichi Temple
| Marichi temple ମାରିଚୀ ମନ୍ଦିର | |
|---|---|
Buddha | |
| Festivals | Durga Puja, Asokastami |
| Governing body | Marichi Puja Committee, Ajodhya[1] |
| Location | |
| Location | Ajodhya |
| State | Odisha |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 21°33′29.94″N 86°45′9.96″E / 21.5583167°N 86.7527667°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Odishan Pidha vimana temple architecture |
| Completed | 10-11th Century |
| Temple(s) | ୫ |
Marichi Temple (
.Location
This temple is situated 9 km north of Sajanagada. It is on the right side of the road leading from
Baleswar district, Odisha
.
Construction
The temple is a newly built pidha vimana style building like other temples of
Avalokitesvara
.
The central icon is worshiped as the Hindu goddess Durga and next to the image is the Mahayana goddess Marici. The Marici image is flanked by two goddesses. The Garbhagriha or inner sanctum houses three icons from the late 11th century. Durga Puja is a famous festival in this temple.[1]
Gallery
References
External links
Media related to Marichi temple at Wikimedia Commons- various images of Marichi Temple
