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Durga Temple, Motia

0 (0) , Est. 10th century

About the temple

The Kanak Durga Temple in Motia, Cuttack district, is a 10th-century Kalinga shrine dedicated to the goddess in her Mahishamardini form, featuring intricate sculptures depicting the deity slaying the buffalo demon. The shrine draws devotees through the day for darshan and aarti, with the atmosphere reaching its peak during the evening rituals and on festival days when special pujas are performed.

10th-century Kalinga templeMahishamardini DurgaSomavamsi eraNavaratri celebrationsArchaeological significance
0
Devotee rating
1
Daily rituals
3
Major festivals

How to reach

By road
Well connected to city centre, ~20 min by taxi or auto.
On foot
Footwear stands and cloak rooms available near the main entrance.
Nearby stay
Dharamshalas and hotels within walking distance of the temple.
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