| Manikeswari Temple | |
|---|---|
 The main gateway of Manikeswari Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Bhawanipatna |
| Deity | Goddess Manikeswari |
| Festivals |
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| Governing body | 1935 |
| Location | |
| Location | Bhawanipatna |
| State | Odisha |
| Country |  India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Brajamohan Deo |
Manikeshwari Temple is located in Kalahandi district of Odisha, India. The temple is located to the south of Bhawanipatna. The main deity here is Goddess Manikeshwari. She is the Ishta Devi of Nagavanshi Khyatriya's. During Dussehra festival, animal sacrifice is offered at this temple.[1][2][3] A film is also documented showing the ritual of animal sacrifice, before Goddess Manikeshwari. Karlapat, which is famous for its charming wild life, is near the temple.[4]
- ^ "Animals sacrificed at Chhatar Jatra in Kalahandi despite awareness -". Odisha News Insight. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ Bureau, Odisha Sun Times. "Animals sacrificed at Chhatar Jatra in Odisha's Bhawanipatna | OdishaSunTimes.com". Archived from the original on 26 January 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Chhatar Jatra gored by animal sacrifice". Orissa POST. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
- ^ "Precious 'Astadhatu' idol stolen from Manikeswari temple in Rayagada". odishatv.in. Retrieved 26 January 2019.