Buguda Biranchinarayan Temple, Odisha       

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Buguda Biranchinarayan Temple, Odisha       

Buguda Town, Buguda Block,

Ganjam District

Odisha 761118

Moolavar

Biranchinarayan (Lord Surya)

1. Introduction:
   • Located in Buguda Town, Ganjam District, Odisha, India.
   • Dedicated to Lord Surya.
   • Known as the second Surya temple in Odisha, after Konark Sun Temple.
   • Also called “Wooden Konark” or Arkha Kshetra.
2. Puranic Significance:
   • Built in 1790 CE by King Srikara Bhanjadeva of the Bhanja Dynasty.
   • The idol of Lord Biranchi Narayana was discovered later in Malatigarh ruins.
   • The temple is a protected monument by Odisha State Archaeology.
3. Legend:
   • Lord Biranchi Narayana appeared in the king’s dream, revealing the location of his idol.
   • The idol was found buried along with seven horses and a wheel.
   • Believed to be the lost idol of the Konark Sun Temple.
4. Special Features:
   • The temple faces west and is designed like a chariot with seven horses.
   • Built on 32 intricately carved stone pillars; the rest of the temple is made of wood.
   • The sanctum enshrines a five-foot idol of Surya with seven horses and Aruna as the charioteer.
   • The sun’s rays fall on Lord Surya’s feet daily at sunset.
   • Famous for wooden carvings and wall paintings depicting various mythological scenes.
   • Holds around 400 books, including palm leaf manuscripts (Tala Patra Pothis).
5. Belief:
   • Devotees suffering from eczema come here for relief.
6. Festivals:
   • Magha Ratha Saptami, Pausha Samba Dashami, Makara Sankranti, Rama Navami, Krishna Janmashtami, Rath Yatra, Danda Yatra, Durga Puja, and Kali Puja are the major festivals celebrated.

Century/Period

1970

Nearest Bus Station

Buguda

Nearest Railway Station

Nayagarh Town Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Bhubaneswar

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