Kalijai
Chilika Lake, Odisha
Kalijai Temple, also Kalijai Hill, is located on an island in Chilika Lake. It is considered to be the abode of the Goddess Kalijai. Goddess Kalijai is actually Kali, the source and the first 'Mahavidya' of 'Dasmahavidyas'. Highly revered by the local populace, the deity has been venerated in the local folklores and legends. The island provides an excellent destination for pilgrims as well as tourists. Every year in January, a huge gala fair is held during the festival of Makar Sankranti.
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Where it is
Chilika Lake, Odisha. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Rambha railway station (RBA), about 24 km by road.
- By air: Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI), about 113 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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