Hingula Temple

Hingula Temple is a Hindu Shakti temple located at Gopalprasad near Talcher in Angul District, Odisha. Dedicated to Goddess Hingula, regarded as the goddess of fire, it is revered as a Shakti Pitha. The temple is known for its sacred fire that burns within the sanctum and its annual Hingula Yatra. Set in a rural landscape near Talcher town, it attracts pilgrims and visitors for religious worship and cultural interest.

Visitors can expect a modest temple complex with a sanctum housing the sacred fire representing Goddess Hingula, a pillared mandapa and surrounding courtyard. The setting is rural and open, with shops selling offerings and prasad near the entrance. Visitors can observe daily worship rituals, offer prayers, and explore the temple precincts. During the annual Hingula Yatra the temple sees large gatherings, fairs and cultural activities.

Hingula Temple is traditionally believed to be a Shakti Pitha where the navel of Goddess Sati is said to have fallen. The deity Hingula is worshipped as the goddess of fire, and the temple has long been a centre of Shakti worship in the Talcher region. The shrine reflects regional religious traditions and has been maintained as an important pilgrimage site for local communities.

The temple is culturally significant as the principal shrine of Goddess Hingula in Odisha, worshipped as the fire goddess. It is the focus of the annual Hingula Yatra held in March-April, which draws devotees from across the state for rituals, offerings and a traditional fair. The temple plays a central role in local religious life and Shakti traditions.