Odisha Shaktipeeth Tirth Yatra

The Odisha Shaktipeeth Tirth Yatra is a spiritual pilgrimage of devotion designed for those who wish to acquaint themselves with the ancient shrines of Shakti, whose cult traces its roots to pre-historic tantric traditions. The tour begins in Bhubaneswar with an exploration of the mysterious Hirapur 64 Yogini Temple, one of the rarest circular yogini shrines in India, and the majestic Lingaraj Temple, the masterpiece of Kalinga architecture, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The itinerary leads through some of the most impressive Shakti Peethas in Odisha, including the Maa Biraja Temple in Jajpur, said to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of the Indian subcontinent, and the ancient Maa Taratarini Temple complex on the hill above the Rushikulya River, noted for its tantric connections. The excursion also includes the tours of Ugratara, Narayani, Bhagbati, Charchika, and Sarala temples, which are a testimony to the region’s rich and old tradition of goddess worship deeply ingrained in the culture of the local people and overshadowed by the more popular cult of Vaishnavism.

A boat tour on the Chilika Lake to the island sanctuary of Kalijai Temple is a unique opportunity to witness nature’s beauty and local culture. The visit to the Puri Jagannath Temple and the nearby Konark Sun Temple, an architectural gem of medieval India, as well as the Gundicha Temple, complements the itinerary, highlighting the coexistence of Shakti, Vaishnavism, and Shaivism in the region.

This yatra is a prime opportunity for those who wish to follow Odisha’s ancient tradition of goddess worship. Offering an authentic experience, the pilgrimage covers some of the most revered Shakti shrines in Eastern India, long favored by tantric practices.