Jajpur

Jajpur is a historic place of pilgrimage is located at a distance of 92 km from Cuttack. Once upon a time Jajpur was the capital of Kalinga Kingdom and had achieved the pinnacle of glory in archeological excellence. Jajpur is honoured for its natural resources, mines and industries. Situated on the bank of river Baitarani it has the sacred shrine of Goddess Biraja (Durga), Sveta Baraha (incarnation of Lord Vishnu as the white boar), Sapta Matruka and a host of other shrines. It is famous for Saktipitha of Goddess Biraja.

The nearest domestic airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, located in Bhubaneswar, 106 km southwest of Jajpur. It is about two and a half hours drive to Biju Patnaik International Airport from Jajpur. To make arrangements for a taxi from Airport to Jajpur, contact one the taxi operators and travel agents that have counter in the Airport.
 

Jajpur Attractions

	Biraja Temple Biraja Temple or Viraja Kshetra, is one of the ancient Hindu temples located in the Jajpur district of Odisha, India. This present temple was built in 13th century.
	Siddheshwar Temple Built in the riverbed of the Vaitarini, the Siddheswara Temple is situated in the village Siddheswara of Taliha gram Panachayat - 6 km away from the district headquarters of Jajpur.
	Jagannath Temple Located at Chhatia, in Jajpur district. It is associated with Kalki, avatar of Lord Vishnu. Jagannath Temple is very famous in India and the Hindu invokes him.
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