Chaunsath-Yogini Temple

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Chaunsath-Yogini Temple, located in a small picturesque village called, Hirapur village, 15-km south east of Bhubaneswar Edit

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Chaunsath-Yogini Temple home of 64 yogini, is dedicated to goddess Shakti or Mahamaya (Yogini Goddesses). Made of black chlorite stone, Yogini Temple also known as Chausati Yogini temple (Chausati – 64) or Mahamaya Temple, is one among the four Yogini temples of India and second of its kind in Odisha. The temple reflects the role of feminine power in the religious practices of Odisha. The images of the 64 yoginis, which are said to be the 64 incarnations of Goddess Shakti (Parvathi) are placed inside the sanctum, with the chief female deity, Mahamaya wrapped up in red clothes and vermilion, while the others in skirts held by an ornate girdle worn low on the hips. All the images of the yoginis are adorned with necklaces, garlands, armlets, bangles, anklets, earrings etc. The temple has many sculptures on its outer walls. Large number of devotees gathered here to worship the Goddesses on a belief of attaining supernatural powers.

HistoryEdit

Yogini Temple- the home of 64 yogini, built in the 9th century by Bhauma and Somavamsi rulers of Odisha, the temple is constructed in a circular structure, with 30 feets in diameter.

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October and March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 hour

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Green Chillyz ; Near Rly Station Infronof Congress Bhavan, Master Canteen Chhaka, Bhubaneshwar, OD 751001 ‎ ; Ph/M – 094 38 205209 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

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Safety / WarningEdit

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Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
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