Is Kalijai story real?
According to a poem by Pandit Godabarish Mishra, Jaai was a girl who was going to get married in Parikud island. The boat capsized in the storm. She met her tragic death and became the deity Kalijai. However, it’s attributed to the imagination of the poet and may not be evidenced.
Which district is Kalijai?
Kalijai Temple, Chilika, Odisha (Orissa), India. Kalijai temple is situated on an island.It is about 18 km away from Balugaon in south east direction, the residence of the Goddess Kalijai.
How can I go to Kalijai Temple?
Popular trains in which you can travel to Chilika Lake (Kalijai Temple) in Puri
- DR BSL T F SPL (Train NO: 01081)
- CSN CSTM T F SP (Train NO: 01153)
- CSTM JBP SPL (Train NO: 01711)
- LTT HBJ SUP SPL (Train NO: 01713)
- PURI HWH SPECIA (Train NO: 08010)
- SRC PURI SPL (Train NO: 08402)
- LOKMANYA TT EXP (Train NO: 11014)
Why Chilika lake is famous?
Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lake with estuarine character that sprawls along the east coast of India. It is considered to be the largest lagoon in India and counted amongst the largest lagoons in the world. The Lake is a highly productive ecosystem, with rich fishery resources.
Which district is chilika?
Chilika (Rambha)– A brackish water lagoon | District Ganjam, Government Of Odisha | India.
Where is Chilika lake located?
Odisha
Chilika is largest brackish water estuarine Lake of Asia. It sprawls over an area of 1100 sqkms. Covering parts of three districts of Odisha i.e Puri on the East, Khurda on the North and Ganjam on the South. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the World.
Which district is Satapada in?
Satapada is located in district Puri, Odisha, INDIA.
How far is Chilika lake from Bhubaneswar?
Chilika Lake is within Driving distance of Bhubaneswar (74 Kms – 1.50 hours).
How can I reach Chilika from Balugaon?
Rail: Nearest Railway Station is at Balugaon and Rambha on S. E, Road: National High Way No. 5 touches Chilika at Balugaon, Barkul and Rambha.
Why Chilika is a lagoon?
Plus, the lagoon supports about 37 species of reptiles and amphibians. The highly productive Chilika Lagoon eco-system with its rich fishery resources sustains the livelihood for many fishermen who live in and near the lagoon….Chilika Lake.
| Chilika | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 19°43′N 85°19′ECoordinates: 19°43′N 85°19′E |
| Lake type | Brackish |
Why is Chilika lake called lagoon?
Chilika Lake is called a lagoon because it is a shallow body of brackish water separated from a larger body of water. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India covering almost 1100 kms. It is located near Puri, Ganjam and Khurda cities in the state of Odisha.
Why is Satapada famous?
Located at a distance of 50 kilometers from Puri, Satapada on Chilika is very famous for Irrawaddy Dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris). ‘Sata’ means ‘Seven’ and ‘Pada’ Means ‘Village’, so the name Satapada means group of seven villages. It is located on the southern part of the Chilika Lake.
Where is the temple of Lord Kalijai located?
There is a temple of Lord Kalijai and due to this the island popularly known as KALIJAI Island. Its located 8 KM far from Hotel Swosti Chilika Resort by boat. Easily every one can get local boats as well as boats provided by OTDC (A… Beautiful green island in the huge Chilika lake.
Where is the abode of the Goddess Kalijai?
Kalijai Temple is located on an island in Chilika Lake. It is considered to be the abode of the Goddess Kalijai. Goddess Kalijai is actually Kali, the source and the first ‘Mahavidya’ of ‘Dasmahavidyas’.
How did the Kalijai Island get its name?
Kalijai Island is named on the basis of a Kali Temple situated on it. The island is about 29 acres in area full of greenery. This temple was made by kings of Parikhud as the Goddess Kali is their main deity. Parikhud, just across Chilika Lake, was a small, isolated but a powerful kingdom which ruled over lake waters till Independence of India.
Which is the best island to visit in Chilika Lake?
Kalijai island is a beautiful island in Chilika lake. The main attraction here is the Goddess Kali temple with four deities in the Garbagraha – Maa kali, Maa Durga and the other two forms of Maa Shakti (The pandit mentioned all four names – I could not recall now). It is a small ancient powerful temple.