Durga Temple, Motia, Hindu temple in Cuttack, India.
The Durga Temple features a central four-handed goddess statue holding a conch and discus in upper hands while grasping a trident below.
The temple construction dates to the 10th century during the Somavamsi rule, incorporating traditional Kalinga architectural elements with brick as primary material.
The temple contains sculptures of Mahishamardini Durga with eight arms holding weapons, including arrows, sword, trident, shield, bow, and bell.
Visitors can reach the temple from Phulnakhara square near Niali through regular bus services departing from Bhubaneswar, covering 65 kilometers.
Archaeological discoveries at the site reveal connections to other temples in Prachi Valley through shared artistic representations of Durga images.
Location: Cuttack
Architectural style: Kalinga architecture
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 20.06974,86.12529
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:57
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