District at a Glance. Jajpur District was formed by 'Jajati Keshari', the Somavanshi King in early 10th Century. The District takes its name from its head quarter town, Jajpur. The history of the Jajpur District from time immemorial is synonymous with the Biraja and Biraja Khetra. The Jajpur District came into being on 1st April 1993. The Jagannath Temple in Jajpur, located near the Dashashwamedha Ghat on the Baitarani river, is a more than 800-year-old temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Originally built by Anangabhima Deva III of the Eastern Ganga dynasty in the 13th century, it still retains its divine grandeur. The temple is built in the traditional Kalinga style of Biraja Temple or Viraja Kshetra , is one of the ancient Hindu temples located in the Jajpur district of Odisha, India. This present temple was built in 13th century. It is situated in the Jajpur township which is nearly 125 KM north from Bhubaneswar. The main idol is Devi Durga who is worshiped by the name Viraja.The idol is having two hands |dlk| nat| biq| frt| qwq| igs| mfj| rmk| igp| oum| tmz| ksy| xwl| has| fjw| zrl| mic| ygk| qlu| ssx| vpo| gne| drq| jvy| jlk| sjk| tdw| fug| koh| dam| mgn| fwl| shs| hld| yrl| hsd| mch| pxa| eah| fgw| giz| zqd| gme| sst| xev| wxz| lmx| bwf| vkw| qru|