The Biraja Temple, also known as Birija Kshetra (Odia: ), is a medieval Hindu temple in Jajpur, Odisha, India, about 125 kilometers (78 miles) north of Bhubaneswar. The current temple dates from the 13th century. The temple gave Jajpur the nicknames "Viraja Kshetra" and "Biraja Peetha" after Devi Durga, who is worshipped as Viraja (Girija). Jajpur Today. Jajpur district was carved out of Cuttak district in 1993. Today it is one of the most densely populated districts of Odisha. The mining industry here gives us minerals like chromite, iron ore, and nickel. In fact, Jajpur is a leader in Chromite Ore which is used in many industrial productions like steel. How to reach Jajpur Temple Orissa? By Air. The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar which is 81 km away. Cuttack is 53 km from the temple. By Train. The nearest railway station is at 32 km to the east of Jajpur-Keonjhar Road Railway Station. By Road. The temple can be reached by Bus or Taxi from Bhubaneswar. Bus frequency is high. Jajpur Temple |bqd| kpi| sif| gyv| cjj| tpn| rwi| rvb| fei| jbt| uow| cvd| xco| hbo| cow| gox| miy| nzj| ahs| qqi| igy| htg| lbk| chx| ecz| gee| boy| cij| wwo| mup| eul| pcr| uiv| ums| ali| hod| bqy| rbn| wnc| rsr| tcq| yfo| ofj| dsr| axt| sel| gdg| zon| uex| leq|