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Odisha · Temple listing
Kichakeshwari Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Kichakeshwari Temple is at Khiching in the Mayurbhanj district of northern Odisha, about 150 km from Baripada. Khiching was the ancient capital of the Bhanja rulers, and this is the largest temple of the town. It is dedicated to Kichakeshwari, a form of Chamunda, who was both the family goddess of the Bhanja dynasty and the deity of the state. The original temple dates from the 7th or 8th century and has been repaired over the centuries.
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Heritage statusState Protected Monument
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Kichakeshwari Temple
Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12