Maa Sarala temple,Jhankada

About Maa sarala temple

Maa Sarala Temple is a Hindu temple in the district of Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.It is one the Shakti temple in the district of Jagatsinghpur. Goddess Sarala is also known as Vak Devi.It is one of the eight most famous Shakta shrines of Odisha. The main idol, carved out of stone is eight-armed keeping her right feet on the lion in Mahinsha Mardini posture.The Goddess otherwise known as Jhankad Vaasini Sarala .Sidheshwar Parida is the follower of maa sarala. After her blessings that Sidheshwar Parida became Sarala Das, the author of the Oriya Mahabharata.There are many festivals that are celebrated in the temple, the major ones are: Parbana, Sharadiya Utsav, Pana Sankranti, Dola Purnima, Chandan Jatra.

How to Reach :-

By Road:-

The temple is accessible by road from Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack and Paradeep.Distance from Bhubaneswar is approximately 76 km and 55 km Distance from cuttack .The temple can be reached via Jagatsinghpur, or Tarapur by road, from Cuttack.

By Rail :-

The nearest railway station is Cuttack; however, there is a small Passenger Halt at Sarala Road, near Tentulipada.

Nearest Attraction:-

Baba Gorekhnath

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