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Biraja Temple is a prominent Hindu Shakti Temple located in Jajpur town, Jajpur district, Odisha, on the banks of the Vaitarani River. Dedicated to Goddess Biraja, an incarnation of Durga, it is revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and as Nabhi Gaya. Built in the 13th century in Kalinga architectural style, the temple features stone carvings, a large courtyard and subsidiary shrines, attracting pilgrims and visitors year-round.
Sahasralingeshwara Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Uppinangady, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, at the sacred confluence (Sangama) of the Netravati and Kumaradhara rivers. Known for housing a thousand Shiva lingas, it is a significant pilgrimage centre. The temple features traditional South Indian architecture and draws devotees especially during Maha Shivaratri and for rituals related to the holy river confluence.
Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is a major Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Krishna, along with Balabhadra and Subhadra. Located on Grand Road in coastal Puri, it is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and famed for its annual Rath Yatra. Built in the 12th century in Kalinga architectural style, it features a towering shikhara, vast walled complex and sacred kitchen, attracting millions of devotees and visitors annually.