Manikeshwari Temple is located in Kalahandi district of Odisha. The temple is located to the south of Bhawanipatna. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. She is the Ishta Devi of Nagavanshi Khyatriya's. During Dussehra festival, animal sacrifice is offered at this temple.[1][2][3] A film is also documented showing the ritual of animal sacrifice, before Goddess Manikeshwari. Karlapat, which is famous for its charming wild life, is near the temple.[4]
Chhatar Yatra
Every year Chatar yatra at a particular time is organised and many people who have fulfilled wishes come and sacrifice animals in the name of goddess.[5][6]
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Manikeswari Temples in Odisha
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References
- ↑ Animals sacrificed at Chhatar Jatra in Kalahandi despite awareness -. Odisha News Insight(2018-10-17). Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ↑ Animals sacrificed at Chhatar Jatra in Odisha's Bhawanipatna | OdishaSunTimes.com, Bureau, Odisha Sun Times. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ↑ Chhatar Jatra gored by animal sacrifice. Orissa POST(2018-10-17). Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ↑ Precious 'Astadhatu' idol stolen from Manikeswari temple in Rayagada. odishatv.in. Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ↑ Manikeswari and Her Chhatar Jatra in Bhawanipatna_Dr. Chitrasen Pasayat. Odisha Watch(2016-10-10). Retrieved 2019-01-26.
- ↑ Thousands of animals sacrificed at ‘Chhatar Jatra’ in Kalahandi. KalingaTV(2018-10-17). Retrieved 2019-01-26.