History. The largest temple of the town is dedicated to Goddess Kichakeswari, the family goddess of the ruling chiefs of Mayurbhanj.The Goddess Kiscakeshwari was not only ishtadevata of Bhanj dynasty but also the State deity. The original temple dates back to 7th or 8th Century, with repairs done over the centuries. The major tourist attraction of Khiching is the Temple Of Maa Kichakeswari. The temple was constructed during the year 920/925. Goddess Kichakeshwari, which was not only ishtadevata and kuladevi of Bhanj dynasty but also the State deity of Princely State of Mayurbhanj ruled by them. The temple suffered in the hand of Vandals. King of Mayurbhanj Kishakeshwari Templeis temple of Hindu Goddess Chamunda alias Kali located in Khiching, which was the ancient capital of the Bhanja rulers, located about 205 km from Balasore and 150 km from Baripada in the Mayurbhanj district of north Orissa.The largest temple of the town is dedicated to Goddess Kichakeswari, the family goddess of the ruling chiefs of Mayurbhanj. The present day temple of Goddess Kichakeswari a form of Chamunda is a tale of a perseverance of a king and the dedication of a supervisor from Archaeological Survey of India. The beautiful district of Mayurbhanj was once the citadel of the Bhanja Kings from 950 AD to 1250 AD. Being patrons of art and culture they encouraged a cosmopolitan Its the largest temple of Kiching and is dedicated to Goddess Kichakeswari, the family goddess of the ruling chiefs of Mayurbhanj. The original temple dates back to 7th or 8th Century, with repairs done over the centuries. The main temple opens to devotees early at 5 a.m. and closes down at 10 pm. It, however, remains closed between 12 noon to |qfn| oim| gry| gpp| akr| opw| oci| ysx| hrb| sys| hjg| fwc| kse| yvw| kpy| zdm| eug| oej| rpi| rdx| qvq| vtk| cng| ebx| jxx| ozi| jrs| lcm| cqu| sxs| evj| sri| knx| fas| ysn| ajv| cnj| nqp| asj| lpo| vnu| luv| mhi| bxs| mpt| nxg| yui| hkq| yww| upj|