Mausi Maa Temple

Mausi Maa Temple stands in the center of Bada Danda with traditional Odisha architectural elements like stone walls and carved decorations. The structure displays typical features of regional temple architecture with intricately designed details.

The temple is mentioned in the Vaishnava Kanda of the Skanda Purana, where it is recorded how Goddess Ardhashosini consumed half of the flood waters threatening Puri. This mythological reference underscores the ancient significance of this site.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Ardhashini, who is revered as a guardian deity for the Shree Kshetra area. Visitors can sense the spiritual connection between this sanctuary and the other major temples of the region.

The temple is particularly active during the Ratha Yatra festival, when the chariot of Shri Jagannath stops here and devotees offer Poda Pitha. The best time to visit is during this period, when the sanctuary is alive with religious activity.

According to regional mythology, the temple marks where Subhadra Devi stayed with her maternal aunt while Jagannath and Balabhadra were away begging. This connection to the deities of Jagannatha Temple gives the sanctuary a special mythological role.

Location: Puri district

GPS coordinates: 19.80472,85.81833

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53