Bimala Devi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Bimala, located within the Jagannath Temple complex in Puri in the Indian state of Orissa. It is generally regarded as a Shakti Pitha, among the holiest temples dedicated to the Hindu Goddess.
1 Bimala also spelt Vimala Shakti Peeth Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Bimala.
2 The shrine is located next to the sacred pond called Rohini Kunda within the complex of Jagannath Temple at Puri, Odhisa.
3 It is popularly called Bimala Khanda Shakthi Peeth and is also referred to as Oddiyana or Uddiyana in the Kalika Purana and Hevajara Tantra.
4 According to the Devi Purana, the navel of Goddess Sati fell in this area which makes this shrine one of the four important Adi Shakti Peetha.
5 The construction of this ancient temple was done in the Kalinga Architectural style which dates back to the 9th century. The temple is made up of sandstone and laterite .
6 It is regarded in the Hevajara Tantra that the Goddess Katyayini (identified with Bimala) is the consort of Lord Jagannath (identified with Bhairava).
7 Annually, the Hindu goddess-oriented festival like Navratri is celebrated with great ardor here.
8 The shrine is heavily decorated and is crowded by the devotees, especially on the sixth day which is dedicated to Goddess Katyayini.
9 However, the experts claim that the deity of Goddess Bimala was enshrined in this temple way before the Jagannath’s deity was installed.
10 To get more exciting videos, subscribe to our Youtube channel and also like our FB page
Don't forget to Share, Like & Comment on this video
Subscribe Our Channel Artha : https://goo.gl/22PtcY
Like us @ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ArthaChannel/
Check us out on Google Plus - https://goo.gl/6qG2sv
Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ArthaChannel
Follow us on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/arthachannel/
Follow us on Pinterest - https://in.pinterest.com/channelartha/
Follow us on Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/arthachannel
