Shakti Peeth 22 of 51 · India · Odisha
Biraja Devi (Jajpur)
विरजा
Location: Jajpur, Odisha
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Biraja (Girija)
Bhairava (Shiva)
Jagannath
Body part fallen
Navel
Darshan timings
06:00–13:00, 16:00–21:00 IST
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
4,000–8,000 (Mahalaya 50k+)
Modern access
On-site ticket.
Signature ritual
Pind Daan + Tarpana for ancestors
Significance
Navi Gaya — Pind Daan equivalent to Gaya in efficacy. Pre-Vaishnava Tantric Devi.
Legend
Sati's navel (nabhi) fell here. Idol has 2 hands holding spear + Mahishasura-tail.
How to reach
Cuttack (80 km) → bus/train to Jajpur Road station.
Navratri special
Both Navratris peak; Mahalaya Amavasya 2L+ for ancestor rites
Primary pujas performed here
- Pind Daan
- Tarpana
- Padya Puja
- Shodashopachara
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.