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Marichi temple
ମାରିଚି ମନ୍ଦିର
Coordinates: 21°33′29.94″N 86°45′9.96″E / 21.5583167°N 86.7527667°ECoordinates: 21°33′29.94″N 86°45′9.96″E / 21.5583167°N 86.7527667°E Location Country: India State/province: Orissa District: Baleswar Locale: Ajodhya Architecture and culture Primary deity: Marichi, Varahi, Buddha Important festivals: Durga Puja, Asokastami Number of temples: ୫ History Date built:
(Current structure)10-11th Century Temple board: Marichi Puja Committee, Ajodhya[1] Marichi Temple (Oriya: ମାରିଚି ମନ୍ଦିର) is a Hindu and Buddhist temple located in Ajodhya, Baleswar, Orissa, India.
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Location
This temple is situated 9 km north of Sajanagada. It is on the right side of the road leading from Nilagiri to Mayurbhanj in Baleswar district, Orissa.
Construction
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Marichi Thakurani
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Pidha Vimana
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Buddhist stupa
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Lion in the entrance
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Pidha bimana
Buddha in Bhoomusparshamudra
Varahi idol
Pidha Vimana
Ancient idolsThe temple is a newly built pidha vimana like other temples of Orissa.The temple houses many Tantra, Jainism and Buddhism related images dating back to late 11th century.It is thought that during Somavamsi Keshari rule the deityies were built.There are many old icons like four handed Varahi, Buddha in bhumisparsa mudra, Jain tirthankara, Avalokitesvara are found.The central icon in the temple is worshipped as Durga,but closely seeing the image is a Mahayana goddess Marichi.The Marichi image is flanked by two goddesses.Completely the Garbhagriha houses three icons of late 11th century.Durga Puja is a famous festival in this temple.[1]
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