The district takes its own name from the headquarters town Jajpur, which was founded by “JAJATI
KESHARI”, the Somabanshi king in the early 10th century. From time immemorial, Jajpur has been
identical with Viraja or Viraja Khetra. The place is sacred to
Viraja, the symbol of Sakti (Power) on one side and Verah, the symbol of Brahma or Purusha on the
other side. It is one of the traditional Pancha Khetras in Odisha dedicated to Brahmanical Pancha
Khetras.
Built in the 13th century and located at a distance of 125 km North of the capital city
Bhubaneswar, the temple is located in the holy district of Jajpur.
Udayagiri, one of the three major Buddhist attractions of the State, situated in the
district of Jajpur, has assumed importance after recent excavations, which revealed that the
ancient name of the monastery was ‘Madhavapura Mahavihara’.
Located at a distance of about 100 km from the state capital, Ratnagiri was once an
important centre of the Mahayana form of Buddhism, situated in the Brahmani and Birupa river
valley in the district of Jajpur.
Gokarneswar Temple is a well-known spiritual spot in Jajpur, located just 1 km from Jaraka
and 28 km from Jajpur town. The peaceful Bhramani River flows nearby, adding to the beauty
of the place.
Maa Biraja: The Divine Shakti and Her Sacred Ratha Yatra
