The Sanctum of Biraja Mata Temple

This is Sanctum of the Biraja Mata Temple at Jajpur. She is a two-armed Mahisasuramardini Durga (Goddess), which is locally known as Biraja or Viraja. She stands piercing the trident in the body of the buffalo demon by her right hand and holding the tail with her left hand. She tramples the demon with her left leg and stands majestically in a pratyalidha pose. The mount lion is conspicuous by its absence.