Khiching
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Khiching is an ancient village in Mayurbhanj District
of Orissa
, India
. It is abode of Maa Kichakeswari Devi.Here was built a fabulous temple from Black Stone.
Khiching is located about 50 km east of Keonjhargarh city and 27 km west of Karanjia
. There are several villages in the vicinity, including Sukruli, Naupana, Kakharupana, Salabana, Viratagada, Kichakagada. Other nearby villages are Singida . The major festival in Khiching is Sivarathri, which is celebrated over seven days.
The major tourist attraction of Khiching is the Temple Of Maa Kichakeswari. The temple was constructed during the year 920/925. The temple suffered in the hand of Vandals. King of Mayurbhanj, Maharaja Pratap Chandra Bhanjdeo reconstructed the temple in the year 1934 spending an approximate amount of Rs.85,000.00. Height of the temple is 100 ft (30.5 m) and total area is 1764sq.ft. Main temple remains closed between 12 noon to 3 PM.
There is a museum constructed by Maharaja Purna Chandra Bhanjdeo in the year 1922.
Mayurbhanj District
Mayurbhanj district is one of the 30 districts in Orissa state in eastern India. It is the largest district of Orissa by area. Baripada city is the district headquarters. As of 2011 it is the third most populous district of Orissa , after Ganjam and Cuttack.-History:Mayurbhanj District was formed...
of Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is abode of Maa Kichakeswari Devi.Here was built a fabulous temple from Black Stone.
Khiching is located about 50 km east of Keonjhargarh city and 27 km west of Karanjia
Karanjia
Karanjia is a town and a Notified Area Council in Mayurbhanj district in Indian state of Orissa.-Geography:Karanjia is located at . It has an average elevation of 389 metres . Karanjia is the sub-divisional headquarters of Panchpidh Subdivision of Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.-Demographics:As...
. There are several villages in the vicinity, including Sukruli, Naupana, Kakharupana, Salabana, Viratagada, Kichakagada. Other nearby villages are Singida . The major festival in Khiching is Sivarathri, which is celebrated over seven days.
The major tourist attraction of Khiching is the Temple Of Maa Kichakeswari. The temple was constructed during the year 920/925. The temple suffered in the hand of Vandals. King of Mayurbhanj, Maharaja Pratap Chandra Bhanjdeo reconstructed the temple in the year 1934 spending an approximate amount of Rs.85,000.00. Height of the temple is 100 ft (30.5 m) and total area is 1764sq.ft. Main temple remains closed between 12 noon to 3 PM.
There is a museum constructed by Maharaja Purna Chandra Bhanjdeo in the year 1922.