MAJHIGHARIANI TEMPLE

Majhighariani Temple is an important shrine for Devi in the Rayagada township of Odisha.[1] It was built by King Vishwanath Dev Gajapati of the Suryavansh dynasty of Nandapur - Jeypore kingdom. It is believed that he made Rayagada his capital and after the construction of the temple and blessings of the goddess he went on to conquer a vast dominion and expanded his kingdom from parts of Bengal to Telangana in south.[2]

Maa Majhighariani Temple
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Maa Majhighariani TempleRayagada is a municipality in Rayagada district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the administrative headquarters of Rayagada district.

Rayagada
Town
Rayagada Railway Station
Rayagada Railway Station
Rayagada is located in OdishaRayagadaRayagada
Location in Odisha, India
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Coordinates: 19.17°N 83.42°E
Country
India
State
Odisha
District
Rayagada
Founded by
Vishwanath Dev Gajapati
Government
• Type
Municipality
• Body
Rayagada Municipality
• Member of Legislative Assembly
Makaranda Muduli, IND
Elevation
207 m (679 ft)
Population (2016)
• Total
73,308
Languages
• Official
Odia
Time zone
UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
765001

Good.Road and rail transportation available to reach here.Many come here, prepare their food.,eat here after taking blessings of goddess.It is very crowded on Sundays.Very good atmosphere.There are lodges near railway station if you want to stay for 2 or more days.

The temple entrance is clean & spacious. Yet, on occasions the place is a bit crowded & that's acceptable.

The Maa Majhighariani Temple is located on the banks of the Nagabali River and is 3 km distance from Rayagada town. Majhighariani is the presiding deity of Rayagada District and is famous in the southern division of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Goddess Majhighariani is also known as Majji Gouri. Maa Majhigariani idol is worshipped only On Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Majhi Gouri temple is a popular tourist places in Rayagada district.
The origin of the goddess is believed to be in the 4th century A.D. Majhigouri temple is surrounded by beautiful hill which is another attraction point of this temple. The famous festival of this temple is the Chaitra 'Chaitra Parba' festival, which attracts a large number of devotees. The speciality of this temple is that the goddess of Majhi Gouri temple fulfils every wish of the devotees. Maa Majhigariani Mandir is a popular famous temple in Rayagada District, Odisha.
An avatar of Goddess Durga, Majhighariani is accepted as the prime, most important deity in this region. The name originates from the placement of Shakti’s temple in the middle of the fourteenth-century Silavansi king Viswanath Dev’s palace and translates to the one seated in the central room. This temple attracts worshippers from all over the state and the country, especially Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

The festival of Chaitra Parva, which falls in April, is the most crucial time of the year for worshippers of Shiva and Majhighariani, which is also the time this temple is the most crowded. Durga Pooja and Shivratri also see an abundant influx of pilgrims.

The temple is full of devotees and surrounding isn't just like any other temples.The bridge over nagavalli river and train facility. I'm happy for my visit here

The Majhighariani temple is the best in Rayagada, people come here from all over India

One of the most beautiful temple ever gone 🙏,if someone is planning don't think for twice..

Jai Maa Majhigharaini.A must visit temple if you are at Rayagada.Beautiful atmosphere,this place will relax your mind and soul.