Jajpur

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.