About Puri Baliharachandi Temple:
This is a temple dedicated to the goddess Harachandi 27 km southwest of Puri on the national road 203 which leads from Puri to Brahmagiri and Satapada. On this road, there is a place known as Kathuari Chowk, from where one have to take a left and after 5 km one will reach Palanka village. This temple is located at a distance of 1 kilometer from Palanka village. The temple is oriented to the east and the presiding deity is Asta-Bhuja (eight arms) Mahisamardini Durga, worshiped as Baliharachandi. Baliharachandi is also considered as the goddess of water and navigation, who protects the boatman and the fisherman from danger at sea. This temple is linked to the Sri Jagannath temple concerning a ritual on Mahanavami day in the month of Ashwina. Best time to visit Baliharachandi Temple is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
This temple is linked to Puri Jagannath temple through a ritual which takes place on the day of Mahanavami in the month of Ashwina. A number of festivals associated with this temple, including Durga Puja, Navaratri, Chaitra Mangala Bara and Ramanavami.
In the Rahapaga, behind the temple, there is an idol of the goddess Kali, holding a snake, a skull and a severed head in her left hands. The idol stands in the pose of Alidha on the body of Lord Shiva.
The Baliharachandi temple located at the beginning of the Bhargavi river is not only a place of pilgrimage but also a picturesque place. This place is also famous for the expanses of sandy beach and the meeting point of the Bhargavi river with the sea. It attracts many tourists to enjoy the natural site of the beach and seek divine blessings and eternal happiness. The beach scene at sunrise and sunset is amazing for tourists. Tourists can also enjoy the sun on the calm and tranquil beach of Baliharachandi. The scenic beauty of this place is ideal for a group picnic. Baliharachandi, the well-known tourist destination of Odisha, is worth a visit.
Be sure to visit Lake Chilika, Puri Beach and Bramhagiri, which are only a few km from Baliharachandi Temple.
Puri Baliharachandi Temple Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Evening: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Puri Baliharachandi Temple Address:
Harachandi Road,
Narasinghpatana,
Sipasurubili,
Puri,
Odisha – 752011.
