MAJHIGHARIANI TEMPLE - Rayagada

Devotees bear strong and great belief for the Goddess Maa Majgighariani as their requisites they demand in mind are often fulfilled, for which they pay many offerings in return to the Goddess. Devotee, pilgrims from far remote place visit the temple through out the year. However on weekdays like Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday comparatively larger number of devotee rush to the temple. Which days are favourite to the Goddess. The road ways to the temple are very fascinating and convenient. Also the temple trust provides the bus facility for the devotees for to & pro carrying of devotees from Railway Station to the temple for free of cost. The temple is most popular and one of the richest in the state of Odisha, India. There is an abundance of parking place surrounding the Temple, also facilities for food, refreshment,others are well arranged.

Majhighariani Temple is an important shrine for Devi in the Rayagada township of Odisha. It was built by King Vishwanath Dev Gajapati of the Suryavansh dynasty of Nandapur - Jeypore kingdom. It is believed that he made Rayagada his capital and after the construction of the temple and blessings of the goddess he went on to conquer a vast dominion and expanded his kingdom from parts of Bengal to Telangana in south. Many people come to the shrine from Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh along with people from Odisha. The legend says Devi is worshipped from centuries whereas the temple is a new one. Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday the temple draws a large crowd from nearby area. Dussehra in October and Chaitra parva is most famous in March–April. The nearest railhead is Rayagada. People who have unfulfilled wishes come here and stay for many days for worship. According to the Odisha Gazetteer, “in the fourteenth century the Suryavanshi king Viswanath Dev Gajapati chose Rayagada as his capital and shifted his headquarters to that new town from Nandapur. He built an enormous fort at devotion of the entire Rayagada the ruins of which are still seen. Viswanath Gajapati also constructed rows of temples along the river Nagavali and the ruined temple called Majhi Ghariani is also attributed to the Goddess right in the middle of his palace and the temple was raised later at that very spot. Hence, the name Majhi Ghariani, or the one seated in the central room. The construction of the temple (The structure as we see today) is of very recent origin of around forty years. In the past days, the temple was located inside the fortress of Vishwanath. However, the British demolished the fortress in order to make a bridge over river Nagavali using big stones which were scarce in the region. ???????????

Worst management ever I'd seen in any temple. Only free and 300/- darshan are available. Lack of requirements for the people standing in the queue. Lack of cleanliness in the temple and surroundings too.

Majhighariani Temple is an important shrine for Devi in the Rayagada township of Odisha.[1] It was built by King Vishwanath Dev Gajapati of the Suryavansh dynasty of Nandapur - Jeypore kingdom. It is believed that he made Rayagada his capital and after the construction of the temple and blessings of the goddess he went on to conquer a vast dominion and expanded his kingdom from parts of Bengal to Telangana in south.[2] Many people come to the shrine from Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh along with people from Odisha. The legend says Devi is worshipped from centuries whereas the temple is a new one. Every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday the temple draws a large crowd from nearby area. Dussehra in October and Chaitra parva is most famous in March–April.[citation needed] The nearest railhead is Rayagada. People who have unfulfilled wishes come here and stay for many days for worship.

It is great place of odisha its famous hindu tample i hope map provide help to people.

Presiding deity of this place. Spiritual people should pay their visit to take blessings of the goddess

Majhighariani Temple is an important shrine for Devi in the Rayagada township of Odisha.[1] It was built by King Vishwanath Dev Gajapati of the Suryavansh dynasty of Nandapur - Jeypore kingdom. It is believed that he made Rayagada his capital and after the construction of the temple and blessings of the goddess he went on to conquer a vast dominion and expanded his kingdom from parts of Bengal to Telangana in south.[2] Maa Majhighariani Temple ମା ମଝୀଘରିଆଣୀ ମନ୍ଦିର Maa Sri Majhigauri.jpg Maa Majhighariani TempleRayagada is a municipality in Rayagada district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the administrative headquarters of Rayagada district. Rayagada Town Rayagada Railway Station Rayagada Railway Station Rayagada is located in OdishaRayagadaRayagada Location in Odisha, India Show map of Odisha Show map of India Show all Coordinates: 19.17°N 83.42°E Country India State Odisha District Rayagada Founded by Vishwanath Dev Gajapati Government • Type Municipality • Body Rayagada Municipality • Member of Legislative Assembly Makaranda Muduli, IND Elevation 207 m (679 ft) Population (2016) • Total 73,308 Languages • Official Odia Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST) PIN 765001

Jai Maa Majhigharaini.A must visit temple if you are at Rayagada.Beautiful atmosphere,this place will relax your mind and soul.