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Maa Sarala Temple/Shakti Peeth Jagatsinghpur:

The Maa Sarala Temple, a prominent Shakti Peeth, is located in Jhankad, a village in the Tirtol block of the Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha. It is also known as the Jhankad Sarala Temple. 

Temple Details

Address: 77HV+W95, Tirtol, Jhankad, Odisha 754136

Phone Number: +91 674 243 1896 (Note: This is a general number for information and may not connect directly to the temple office)

Hours: The temple is generally open from 5:00 AM–1:30 PM and 3:30–9:00 PM daily for darshan. It is advisable to call ahead or check for potential variations during festivals or special rituals.

Accessibility: The temple has wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking lots. 

Significance

Deity: The main deity is Goddess Sarala, considered a form of Goddess Durga, Matangi, and Maha Saraswati, and known as Vak Devi, the Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom.

Shakti Peeth: It is recognized as one of the significant Shakti Peeths in Odisha.

Historical Association: The temple is linked to the 15th-century poet Adikavi Sarala Das, who is believed to have written the Odia Mahabharata with the goddess's blessings.

Architecture: The temple complex displays traditional Kalinga architectural elements and is thought to have existed since the 8th century, with the current structure being around 500 years old. 

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Nearby Attractions

Gorakhanath Temple: Another temple situated near the Maa Sarala Temple in Jagatsinghpur.

Cuttack City: The nearest major city and railway station, approximately 54 km away.

Paradeep Port Town: The temple is located about 42 km from the coastal town of Paradeep.