Siddha Bhairavi, Hindu temple in Mantridi, Ganjam district, India.
Siddha Bhairavi is a Hindu temple at Mantridi in Ganjam district, Odisha. Its presiding idol, Bhairavi, is carved in crude fashion with four arms and a single leg; the left shoulder area has a hollow from which fragrant Ganga water is said to trickle. The idol faces north-east, and the temple stands on National Highway 16, about 18 km from Berhampur.
The temple began in 1937 when farmers discovered the deity statue while plowing their field in the Ganjam region. This discovery marked the start of worship at this location.
The temple complex reflects an ancient worship tradition where 108 smaller shrines represent different deities and show the spiritual diversity of Hinduism. This arrangement allows visitors to encounter multiple divine forms in one location.
The temple sits on National Highway 16, about 18 kilometers from Berhampur and is easily accessible via Berhampur Railway Station. The location offers convenient arrival and departure options for visitors.
The Odia account adds a detail visitors can look for: a hollow near the idol's left shoulder is said to seep fragrant Ganga water, and the image faces northeast. It also holds that the goddess roams Paluru hill, about a mile away, at midnight.
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