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Biraja

बिरजा
Also known as: Birajā, Jajpur Devi, Odisha Shakti Pitha

About

The presiding deity of the Biraja Temple in Jajpur, Odisha. One of the 51 Shakti Pithas where the navel of Sati fell. Represents the goddess in her form as the supreme mother. A major Shakta pilgrimage site in Eastern India.

Attributes

Shakti PithaNavel of SatiOdishaBiraja Temple

Symbols

LionTrishulaLotusCrown
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Birajāyai Namaḥ
Biraja Stotram

Festivals

NavaratriBiraja PujaAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

Shakti Pitha legendsPuranas

Regions Worshipped

JajpurOdisha

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Motherly, powerful expression.