Dedicated to Goddess Biraja or Viraja, the Biraja Mata Temple is known to be the only Shaktipitha (dedicated to Goddess of Power) shrine where people from different parts of India arrive to offer oblation to their forefathers. The presence of this temple made Jajpur to be known as 'Viraja Kshetra'.
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