Temples in Odisha- Devi Ambika Temple

About Devi Ambika Temple :

Ambika Temple is situated in the Indian state of Orissa. More specifically, this temple is located in Devkund, which is located about 55 km away from the district. That place is called Beripada. This place is located approximately 33 km from Udala and belongs to the Simlipal forest range. The goddess Mother Ambika, the ruler of this ancient temple, is also known as ‘The Living Goddess’, which shows her blessings for all mankind as a mother.

Location information Devi Ambika Temple :

Devi Ambika Temple in Devakunda is located at a distance of 60 km from Baripada and 85 km from Balasore.

Climate/Weather in Pati Devi Ambika Temple :

Summer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 36° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 24° CAverage Precipitation – 40 mmMonsoon – June to OctoberAverage Minimum Temperature – 32° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 25° CAverage Precipitation – 220 mmSummer – March to MayAverage Minimum Temperature – 28° CAverage Minimum Temperature – 17° CAverage Precipitation – 23 mm

History of Devi Ambika Temple :

Gazette and survey on temple restructuring and reform, i.e., archaeological survey of Mayurbhanj (1911), notable archaeologist of India, Late N.N. The district gazette of Basu and Mayurbhanj, who comply with the famous bureaucrat late Nilmani Senapati, in the middle of the then Baripada town, known as Basasamal Guard, there was a small minor son of Ambika (Bisthali), with whom Servants were not in a sterile condition at that time a temple was built for the Goddess. The then famous Gujarati contractor, i.e. late Valaji Gobind, is credited with the establishment of the present main temple. The only son of Valji Gobind was suffering from smallpox, who was found to be in the form of incurable. After that he worshiped Goddess Ambika to treat his son. He believed that the Goddess’s blessing was shown on her son, due to which she got cured. Therefore, he rebuilt the temple of Goddess in 1920. Later, the present structure expanded. The temple of other Gods has been established inside the premises by the help of devotees of Ambika temple and donations.

Languages in Devi Ambika Temple :

Odia is the main language of Odisha. There are some people speak Hindi and English is use for tourism.

Interesting things to do Devi Ambika Temple :

• In the evening, seva worship starts with the Aarti of MAA, is performed by priests, which is very heavenly and pleasing, which cannot be described in words and can only be feel by physical presence.
• Among the special festivals held at Devi Ambika Temple, ‘Pan Sankranti’, ‘Rojo Sankranti’, ‘Makar Sankranti’ is the annual ‘Durga Puja’ and ‘Basant Pooja’.

Interesting things to visits near Devi Ambika Temple :

• Shimlipal National Park – Shimlipal National Park is full of beauty and advanturesand the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary which is famous for Bengal Tiger reserve and nature landscape.
• Kichakeswari Temple – Kichakeswari Temple is Tample is famous for its art on stone this is one of the oldest temple in mayurbhanj.
• Sri Jagannath Temple – The temple is 700 years old and built by maharajas of mayurbhanj, a very good architecture, temple is very clean and it is good that the trust takes care of it.
• Jaranda Falls – A very beautiful place to visit if you love nature and it is one of the biggest waterfall in simlipal forest.
• Jubilee Library – Jubilee Library located at center of baripada town. It is one of the oldest book library of Baripada and it is a historic library Established by Maharaja of Mayurbhanj.
• Kichakagarh Fort – Kichakagarh Fort is one of the oldest Fort in Mayurbhanj. It is situated in Khiching. It remains opened from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm every day.

How to reach Devi Ambika Temple ?

Nearest Airports – Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) 270 km from the temple, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

Nearest Railway Station – Nearest Railway Station is Balasore 60 km from the temple.

Taxi services – Taxi services are available.

bus service – Regular private bus services to Udala 59 km from the temple. From Udala jeeps are available to reach at Devakunda 28 km from the temple.

Nearest Visiting places from Devi Ambika Temple :

• Haripurgarh: It is located within the subdivision of Beripada and within 10 miles of Baripada. Mayurbhanj was the former capital of the state, before it was shifted to Baripada.
• Manatri Shiva Temple: Manati is located at a distance of 7 miles south-east of the Badasahi and 24 miles from Beripada, and the god headed by it is famous for Kakhruya BaidyaNath (Lord Shiva).
• Bangiriposi Ghat: It is located on Beripada-Rarangpur Road, 22 miles from Beripada. It is on the eastern part of Bidbankar Ghat which is on the borders of Bamanghaty and Baripada.
• Ramatirtha: Ramatirtha of Mayurbhanj is famous for its natural beauties and the temple of Shri Ram in Odisha. According to Indian mythological history, in the days of Tretaya Yuga.
• Bhimkund: It is a large and deep pool of Baitarani River and it is located in Thakurmunda police station around Burung village.
• Samibruksha: On the south side of Podadiha, a hill peak is seen two miles away, which is called SAIBRUKSHYA. The hill is about 500 feet high, there are five caves in the western direction.

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Devi Ambika Temple :

• Sindhu Filling Station in Baripada

Station Road, Dhipasahi, Baripada Ho,

Baripada – 757001

Mobile No. 8895701406

• Munilal Ramdayal Petrol Pump

Baripada Ho,

Baripada – 757001

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Devi Ambika Temple :

• Hotel Barjorjis Banjara
  Add: Old Trunk Road, Balasore 756001, India
• Anandamayee
  Add: Chandipur On Sea | Balasore, Odisha, Chandipur 756019, India
• Panthnivas Chandipur
  Add: At/Po Chandipur, Balasore 756025, India
• NOCCi Residency
  Add: NOCCi Business Park | Bampada, Balasore 756025, India
• Arpita Beach Resort
  Add: Sonapur Road, Chandipur 756025, India

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Tips & Suggestions for Devi Ambika Temple :

Best season for visit

Winter, October to March

Help Line/Phone Number in Devi Ambika Temple :

• Railway station
  91-6792-252657
• District Head Quarters Hospital
  91-6792-252629
• Town Police station
  91-6792-252609
• Sub-Collector, Baripada
  91-6792- 252607(O)
• District Informatics Officer, NIC Mayurbhanj
  91-6792-252726
• Regional Transport Officer
  91-6792-252768(O), 252639(Res)
• Superintendent of Police
  91-6792-252647(O), 252644(Res)
• Sadar Police Station
  91-6792-252289