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Chausath Jogini Mandir- Orissa
The temple is believed to be built by the Queen Hiradevi of Bramha dynasty during 9th century.
It's built in a circular fashion, completely put together with blocks of sand stone. The inside of the circular wall has cavities, each housing the statue of a Goddess. There are almost 56 such idols, made of black granite, inscribed within the wall cavities, centring on the main idol which is the Goddess Kali, who stands on a human head representing the triumph of the heart over the mind. The temple houses a central altar (cuboid) which has the remaining 8 Goddess idols on all 4 sides.
The Jogini idols are generally representing a female figurine standing on an animal, a demon or a human head depicting the victory of Shakti (Feminine power). The Idols express everything from rage, sadness, pleasure, joy, desire and happiness.
Chausath Jogini Mandir, also known as 64 Joginis Temple, is located in a village Hirapur at a distance of almost is situated in a hamlet called Hirapur, 20 kms outside Bhubaneshwar in the Indian state of Orissa. The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Kali. The historical record of this ancient shrine states that the temple was built in the 9th century by Queen Hiradevi of Bramha Dynasty.
Legend of Chausath Jogini Mandir
According to a legend the Goddess Durga once took the form of 64 demi-goddesses to annihilate a demon. After the battle the 64 goddesses or Joginis requested Durga to install in a temple structure.
Chausathi Jogini Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chausathi Jogini Temple, Orissa
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The temple is believed to be built by the Queen Hiradevi of Bramha dynasty during 9th century.
It's built in a circular fashion, completely put together with blocks of sand stone. The inside of the circular wall has cavities, each housing the statue of a Goddess. There are almost 56 such idols, made of black granite, inscribed within the wall cavities, centring on the main idol which is the Goddess Kali, who stands on a human head representing the triumph of the heart over the mind. The temple houses a central altar (cuboid) which has the remaining 8 Goddess idols on all 4 sides.
The Jogini idols are generally representing a female figurine standing on an animal, a demon or a human head depicting the victory of Shakti (Feminine power). The Idols express everything from rage, sadness, pleasure, joy, desire and happiness.
Chausath Jogini Mandir, also known as 64 Joginis Temple, is located in a village Hirapur at a distance of almost is situated in a hamlet called Hirapur, 20 kms outside Bhubaneshwar in the Indian state of Orissa. The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Kali. The historical record of this ancient shrine states that the temple was built in the 9th century by Queen Hiradevi of Bramha Dynasty.
Legend of Chausath Jogini Mandir
According to a legend the Goddess Durga once took the form of 64 demi-goddesses to annihilate a demon. After the battle the 64 goddesses or Joginis requested Durga to install in a temple structure.
Chausathi Jogini Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chausathi Jogini Temple, Orissa
https://www.google.com/search?q=Chausath+Jogini+Mandir+(64+Joginis+Temple
