Krishnarai Jiu Temple, Bagri
About Krishnarai Jiu Temple, Bagri
This venerable temple traces its origins to the late 14th century when Mukundaram Batabyal, minister to Raja Gajapati Singha of Bagri, brought a Krishna idol from Puri and initiated worship. The king subsequently constructed the temple and granted fifty-two acres of land to Mukundaram. The Krishna idol, carved from pure black basalt, and the Radha idol, fashioned from eight different metals in the Ashtadhatu tradition, are worshipped together as Radha-Krishna Jugal Murti according to the Vishnu Purana and Garuda Purana. Located on the left bank of the Shilabati river near Garhbeta, the temple holds profound spiritual and cultural significance for both local devotees and pilgrims. The temple administration is managed by the Bagri Ishwar Krishnarai Jew Devottar Trust, which preserves the temple's traditions and legacy.
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