Bhattarika Temple

Bhattarika Temple is a Hindu Shakti shrine dedicated to Goddess Bhattarika, located on a hillock on the bank of the Mahanadi River at Sasanga village near Badamba in Cuttack district, Odisha. Revered as a Shakti Peetha, the temple is an important pilgrimage centre and picnic spot. It is known for its scenic riverine setting, hilltop location accessible by steps, and large gatherings during Durga Puja and Pana Sankranti.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex reached by a flight of stone steps overlooking the Mahanadi River. The main sanctum enshrines Goddess Bhattarika (Durga) with subsidiary shrines. The surroundings include forested hill slopes, river views, and open courtyards for darshan and photography. Facilities for pilgrims, small shops and food stalls are available at the foothill. The site combines religious worship with scenic natural views and riverside leisure areas.

Bhattarika Temple is regarded as an ancient Shakti Peetha on the Mahanadi. Local tradition associates the site with sage Parashurama's worship and its establishment as a centre of Shakti worship in the Badamba region. The temple has long been a focal point of religious tradition in the former princely state of Badamba.

The temple is dedicated to Maa Bhattarika, a form of Goddess Durga, and is a major centre of Shakti worship in Odisha. It draws large numbers of devotees during Navratri, Durga Puja, and Pana Sankranti (Odia New Year). The site is culturally important for local festivals, rituals, and as a community pilgrimage and picnic destination on the Mahanadi.