JAJPUR AT A GLANCE
WELCOME TO JAJPUR
BIRAJA KSHETRA
JAJPUR AT A
GLANCE
The District Jajpur came into being 1st April 1993 by dividing it off its erstwhile Cuttack District which after division became Cuttack Jagatsingpur, Jajpur and Kendrapada.
Famous for centuries as Jajanagar. It was the capital of ancient Odisha under the Bhaumakar kings. Hiuen-Tsang, the Chines Traveler found it a flourishing city of trade and commerce in 7th century A.D.
District Tourist Office
Description – Tourist Office, Jajpur is functioning w.e.f. 03-08-2011 at Biraja Panthasala, Devidwar, Jajpur.
Objectives – Tourist Office provides information on amenities, attraction and approach of tourist places as identified by Department of Tourism in the district. Collect, compile and disseminate tourism data and information to the tourist. Distribute free tourist literature and priced publication along with other saleable tourism product supplied by the department. To co-ordinate different offices and organization for development of tourism industry.
Organizational structure – Tourist Officer, Government of Odisha Tourist Office, At-Biraja Panthasala, P.O.-Devidwar, Dist-Jajpur.
Activities – Liaison with district administration with regard to external infrastructural development at tourist destination. Attend all district level meeting to place requirement, problems and bottlenecks on the way of tourism development, participate in fairs and festivals, other events to popularize tourist attraction of the State as a whole and district in particular among the guest and local. Collect data tourist arrivals in hotels and places of tourist interest, preparation of itineraries for inquisitive tourist as per their requirement. Supervise the management of Panthasala and Pantha Nivases of the district along with expansion of tourism projects. Provide guide services to the noted guests of the department and the administration. Always trying to satisfy tourist coming into contact and invite more visitor providing suitable and positive information.
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Biraja Temple, Navigaya, Brahmakunda, Trilochaneswar Temple, Subhasthamba, Atharnala Bridge, Jagannath Temple, Saptamatruka, Barahnath Temple. Dasaswamedha Ghata.
Description :
Biraja Temple - Biraja the "Goddess Durga" is the presiding deity. The two armed Mahisamardini Durga is worshipped here. Biraja Kshetra is important in India as Navigaya Kshetra where 'Pinda' is offered for the satisfaction of the ancestors. A car festival is held in each year of Durga Puja period.
Navigaya - Jajpur has its unique importance in India as Navigaya Kshetra where “Pinda” is offered for the satisfaction of the ancestors. It is located inside the campus of Maa Biraja Temple. The devotees after offering oblations their ancestors must be witnessed by the Lord Gadadhar and holy darsan of Goddess Biraja as she is respectable of all ancestral man.
Subhastambha - The graceful well proportioned tall chlorite pillar known as Subha Stambha stands in its lone majesty from 10th century AD. A beautiful monolithic pillar measuring 33’8” from the grand level is a unique figure of Odisha
Atharanala Bridge - Like Puri Atharanala Bridge was built upon the river Madakini flowing through Jajpur on way to Goddess Biraja temple.
Bramhakunda - The biggest sacred tank with flight of stone steps on four sides are situated just behind of Goddess Biraja Temple. It is believed a great Brahmanical sacrifice at Jajpur performed by Brahma and emergence of Biraja from sacrificial pit.
Trilochaneswar Temple – The temple is situated at a short distance to the south of Biraja Temple besides the stream Hansarekha. The temple is a gigantic structure built in 1395 A.D., bears beautiful Ganga style of art and the presiding deity is single Mukha Linga. It constitute one of the 69 Swayambhu Lingas in India.
The 18 armed Chamunda known as “Naa Hata Deula re Athara Hata Kalli” worshipped as Mahalaxmi inside the temple complex.
Dasaswamedha Ghata - Yayati Keshari is credited to have performed horse sacrifice on the bank of Vaitarani. For performing the sacrifice, he had brought ten thousand Brahmins from Kanyakubja. Since then the place of the sacrifice exists in the name of Dasaswamedha Ghata. Hindus coming from whole of the world take bath on the river Vaitarani at above famous Ghata. They offer cow (Go-dan) to Tirtha pandas and believe that if the “Go-dan” is made there will be no rebirth. The ‘Go-dan’is known as Vaitarani Dan.
Saptamatruka Temple - The Goddess of seven mothers are being worshipped in a small temple on the bank of river Vaitarani. The devine mothers are Brahmi, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaisnavi, Varahi, Indrani and Chamunda.
Jagannath Temple - Near the Dasaswamedha Ghata, Lord Jagannath temple is builted by king Yayati Keshari. Like Puri, Jagannath Mahaprasad is not prepared, but every day two times Bal Bhoga is offered to the deities.
Varahanath Temple - Situated on the bank of the river Vaitarani. The shrines of Sweta Varaha (the white boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is worshiped here. The deities have been designed in black chlorite slave of stone. The complex is possesses other temples like Sun temple, Kasi Biswanath temple, Sri Chaitanya Pada Pitha, Sunya Vedi and the temples of Goddess Chamunda.
Abunasser Mosque (Sahi Mosque) – Abu Nasser Khan, the Deputy Subadar of Odisha built a mosque on the side of the river Baitarani in the year of 1686-87 A.D. is called Sahi Mosque. It stands majestically near Gandhi Chhak. The style of built is like Turkish Mosque.
Cenotaph Of Sayed Alli Bokhari – It is an important monument stands in front of Collectorate, Jajpur. After death of Sayed Alli Bokhari, he was buried at this place as per Percians inscription found that place. Now the Cenotaph serves the purpose of Hindu-Muslim unity where the both sects go and offer worship their.
District Head Quarter : Jajpur
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : District Head Quarter is connected by good bus services with other districts and near by Cities. Besides Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate. Conducted tours are also operated from O.T.D.C. Bhubaneswar during the tourist season as per demand of tourist.
Best time to visit : October to June.
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Ashokjhar
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Ashokjahr.
Description :
Ashokajhar - Situated amidst Lush green forest of Mahagiri Hill in Sukinda Valley. Ashokajhar is a prominent scenic spot of Jajpur District. Named after its presiding deity Goddess Ashokaswari, it is an ideal place for group picnickers.
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (70 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (164 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (35km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : District Head Quarter is connected by good bus services with other districts and near by Cities. Besides Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate.
Best time to visit : October to June.
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Baruneswar
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Baruneswar
Description :
Baruneswar - The Baruneswar Temple stands beside a small stream named Kushabhadra branched off from the river Baitarani on the South Eastern Limit of the Triangular Biraja Kshetra. The Siva Lingam is submerged under water as the temple is buried up to the Gandi above. It is a modern temple on the ancient shrine. Baruneswar ‘Mela’ is one of the most important ‘Mela’ continuing for 7 days beginning from Makarasankranti i.e. 1st day of Magha (14th January) every year.
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (12 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (132 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (42km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : District Head Quarter is connected by good bus services with other districts and near by Cities. Besides Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate.
Best time to visit : October to June.
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Chhatia
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Chhatia
Description :
Chhatia - Chhatia is popularly known as Chhatia Bata as sacred place of pilgrimage. The shrine of Lord Jagannath at Chhatia is a modern piece of Odisha Temple Architecture. It is the saint Mahapurusa Hadi Das Samadhi Pitha. The trinity of Jagannath, Balabhadra Subhadra in militant form seated on horse back. The three deities brandish their sword in their hand.
Nearby one can find the archeological remains of Amaravati-Katak one of the five important forts of Chodogangadeva. It is a ruined fort with laterite stone is still available which have been renovated and conserved by State Archaeology.
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (55 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (60 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (50 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : District Head Quarter is connected by good bus services with other districts and near by Cities. Besides Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Chandikhol
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Chandikhol
Description :
Chandikhol - A lovely little slice of paradise on earth. Chandikhol has all the charm of an ideal picnic spot on the top of thickly wooded hill. The shady trees, the gurgling perennial streams and the sprawling Ashram of Baba Bhairabananda draws many visitors daily. Goddess Chandi is the presiding deity of Chandikhol
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (56 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (73 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (40 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : District Head Quarter is connected by good bus services with other districts and near by Cities. Besides Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Mahavinayak
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Mahavinayak
Description :
Mahavinayak - Mahavinayaka adjacent to Chandikhol enshrine the five god heads in one lingam. It is the place of worship for Ganesh. Mahavinayak is called as Siddhavinayaka Kshetra. The Lord Ganesh is worshipped as Mahavinayaka as the union of Siva, Gouri, Ganesh, Narayan and Bhaskar. The water flows from a perennial stream which passes through the temple premises
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (57 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (75 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (42 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : District Head Quarter is connected by good bus services with other districts and near by Cities. Besides Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Ratnagiri
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Ratnagiri
Description :
Ratnagiri - Ratnagiri, the “hill of jewels” is situated on an isolated hill of Asian range. The hill is bounded on three sites by rivers i.e. Brahmani, Kimiria and Birupa respectively. The hill affording a panoramic view of the surrounding may have been chosen as an ideal spot for the Buddhist settlement. During 8th-9th century AD, this becomes a great centre of Tantric Buddhism or Vajrayana art and philosophy. Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese pilgrims found it to be the seat of a flourishing University called Puspavihar. Most of the images like magnificently carved doorjamb of the vihar and the superbly finished Buddha images are amazing artistic excellence of finest specimen of post Gupta period of arts. A museum at Ratnagiri displays fine sculptural figure found at the site dating from 9th-10th century.
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (85 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (100 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (66 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : Buddhist Sites are connected by good bus services with other cities. Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate. Conducted tours are also operated from O.T.D.C. Bhubaneswar during the tourist season.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Udayagiri
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Udayagiri
Description :
Udayagiri – Udayagiri known as the ‘hill of rising sun’ is situated in Jajpur District. It is one of the centrally protected sites of Buddhist diamond triangle. After excavation, the ancient name of the monastery as a Madhavapura Mahavihara I & II have identified with sprawling complex of brick monastery with a number of Buddhist sculpture. The large number of well built images of Dhyani Budha, Bodhisattva, Avalokiteswara, Tara, Jambhala, Aparajita, Heruka etc, a double storeyed Monastery with a shrine chamber, having a path, a water reservoir and such other features make Udayagiri unique in Buddhist world
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (75 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (90 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (50 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : Buddhist Sites are connected by good bus services with other cities. Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate. Conducted tours are also operated from O.T.D.C. Bhubaneswar during the tourist season.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Gokarnika
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Gokarnika
Description :
Gokarnika – At the foot hill of ‘Deuli hill, Gokarneswara, the Saiva Shrine is situated on National Highway No.-5 on the bank of river Brahmani. It is a beautiful scenic spot surrounded by hills and trees. The place is famous for its presiding deity Gokarneswar Mahadev which draws a large numbers of picnickers during the picnic season and devotees to the spot as well
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (48 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (98 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (40 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : The site is connected by good bus services with other cities. Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Satyapira
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Satyapira
Description :
Satyapira – Satyapira Daragha situated on Alamgiri hill top is a venerated shrine both Hindu and Muslims builted in the year of 1719 A.D. in Charinangal Grama Panchayat. It is situated at a height of 2500 ft surrounded in thin wall with a get to north. The top of the hill place is famous for the throne of Taqht-I-Suleman. At the foot hill of Satyapira an old Laxminarayana temple is situated and draws a large number of devotees to this place.
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (68 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (98 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (50 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : This site is connected by good bus services with other cities to Chandikhol. Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate from Chandikhol.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Singhapur
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Singhapur
Description :
Singhapur – The village Singhapur in the district of Jajpur is famous for its presiding deity “Narayan Gosain”. The deity according to prevailing practice is kept under water in a tank through out the year. On the day of Mahavisuva Sankranti in the month Vaisakh every year, local Brahmin priests bring the deity out of water in presence of Raja Saheb of Madhapur and thousands of devotees. Then it is taken in a procession to the temple located by the side of the tank. There the deity is kept and worshipped for three dap with usual pump and ceremony. On the forth day before the sunrise, the priests take the images out of the temple and place it under the water as usual in the tank.
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (40 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (80 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (45 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : This site is connected by good bus services with other cities to Barabati, N.H. 5. Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate from Barabati.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Vyasasarobara
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Vyasasarobar
Description :
Vyasasarobar – A big tank called Vyasasarobar named after the sage Vyasadeva, the composer of the Hindu Epic Mahabharat. The images of Vyasadeva and Raghab Das are worshipped here. The place is linked with fascinating legends. This was the place where Duryodhan kept himself hidden during Mahabharat battle to save his life. The temple of lord Jagannath, the hermitage of Vyasa and Gupta Ganga on the bank of the tank enhances the sanctity of the place. Every year beginning from the day of Magha Sukla Ekadashi, a week long fair is organized at this place
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (35 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (125 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (01 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : This site is connected by good bus services with other cities to Jajpur Road. Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate from Jajpur Road.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Kuransa
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Kuransa
Description :
Kuransa – Kuransa has the shrine of Lord Chandaneswar Siva. It is a modern temple and situated 4 kms away from N.H. Kuakhia. The Siva ratri, Jagar Yatra and all Sankarantis are famous and thousands of devotees attend every year
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (40 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (90 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (30 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : This site is connected by good bus services with other cities to Jajpur Road. Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate from Jajpur Road.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Tourist Place of Patarajpur
State : Odisha
District : Jajpur
Tourist Place Name : Patarajpur
Description :
Patarajpur – Patarajpur is situated on Express High way on the center place of the Buddhist site of Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udayagiri (Diamond Tringle of Odisha Tourism). It is 20 kms from Rantagiri, 10 kms from Udayagiri and 5 kms from Lalitgiri.
Olashuni hill is situated at a distance of 5 kms. Famous for great Mahapurusa Arakhita Das belongs to Bikramtirana Grama Panchayat under Badachana block. It is a great spiritual centre and ideal picnic spot. Devotees from far and wide throng this place on the occasion of Magha Krushna Ekadashi every year to offer Pooja as a mark of respect. A week for long fair is organized at this place named as Olasuni Jatra.
District Head Quarter : Jajpur (70 kms)
State Capital : Bhubaneswar (90 kms)
Nearest Railway Station : Jajpur Keonjhar Road Railway Station (42 km)
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar (Biju Pattanaik Airport)
How to reach : This site is connected by good bus services with other cities to Chandikhol and Patarajpur. Taxi and Auto Rickshaws are also available at negotiable rate from Chandikhol.
Best time to visit : October to June
Photo : Will send later on.
Contact person : Bijay Kumar Mohanty
Contact person designation : Tourist Officer
Contact person mobile No : 9437441204
Directory: Tourist Officer, Government of Odisha, Tourist Office , Biraja Panthasala, Devidwar, Jajpur, 755007
Supreme Authority of the office:Name B.K. Mohanry
Designation Tourist Officer & A.P.I.O.
Tel. No 9437441204
P.I.O. : Assistant Public Information Officer
News items : Nil
Services : Booking facilities available with Tourist Officer for Panthasal and Panthanivases on practically visit to this office and deposit of money. Other promotional of work like approval of hotels, Excursion Agency and Tour Operators etc.
Scheme : Organization of training programme for local guide for faciliting self employment whenever Department of Tourism directs for the same. Organization of tourism quiz programme among school and colleges for awareness awakening every year as per direction of the Department of Tourism.
On going projects status : Jajpur-Chandikhol-Olashuni-Gangi-Mahavinayak-Chhatia under destination development scheme for Rs.338.67/- sanctioned in the year of 2008
Photograph : Presently not available, submitted later on. Otherwise go to Odisha Tourism website: www.visitorissa.org. and www.orissatourism.gov.in
HOTEL LIST OF JAJPUR DISTRICT
Jajpur Town Biraja Panthasala, Jajpur. Ph. 06728-222029
Manovilasa Lodge, Jajpur. Mob. 9861440054
Jyoti Lodge, Jajpur. Mob. 9861597177
Rayal Odisha, Jajpur. Mob. 9937265365/9338855891
Ambika Lodge, Jajpur. Mob. 9438173253
Ashraya Lodge, Jajpur. Mob. 9437315628/9861435392
Jajpur Road Suryansh Hotel & Reserts, Jajpur Road,
Ph. 06726-224920-24
Ustav Palace, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-222281/223281
Vimsen Palace, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-224441-43
Hotel Panchali, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-223457/221457
Hotel Maa, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-220289
Hotel Maa Palace, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-224289
Hotel Royal Kalinga, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-224459
Hotel Akhaya Cosmo, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-224777 / 320584
Hotel B.D. Palace, Jajpur Road, Ph. 06726-324909
Sri Krishna Lodge, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-220457
Hotel New Abhinandan, Jajpur Road. Mob. 9338679223
Hotel Vilash, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-220403
Abhinandan Lodge, Jajpur Road. Ph. 06726-220550
Panthasala Dhabalagiri, Jajpur Road.
Kuakhia S.K. Lodge, Kuakhia. Ph. 06725-271938,
Mob. 9437157862
Jaraka Panthika Gokarnika, Jaraka. Mob. 9437016667
Chandikhol Hotel Mid East, Chandikhol. Ph. 06725-220318 / 221918
Mahavinayak Jatri Nivas, Mahavinayak. Ph. 06725-220365
W.A.C. Mahavinayak.
Patarajpur Panthasala Patarajpur, Jajpur.
Tourist Complex, Patarajpur, Jajpur.
Udayagiri Tourist Reception Centre, Udayagiri, Jajpur
Ratnagiri Tourist Reception Centre, Ratnagiri, Jajpur