Upper Bagh Devi Temple

Upper Bagh Devi Temple

Upper Bagh Devi Temple is an ancient shrine at Kulada, Ganjam District in the state of Orissa in India. The temple is about 8 km from Bhanja Nagar, 102 km from Chhatrapur and 140 km from Bhubaneswar. The nearest railway station is at Berhampur, 88 km away.

Temple

The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Bagh Devi. This hilltop temple is accessed by 210 steps. Another shrine of Goddess Bagh Devi has been built at the foot of the hill.

The temple celebrates the Sankranti day of every month. Thakurani Yatra, celebrated every three years, and Rathyatra are also held in grand manner.

A temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Mausimaa Temple, and Ratneswar Mahadev temple are nearby worship places.

External links

* [http://www.india9.com/i9show/63944.htm Upper Bagh Devi Temple]


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