Khirachora Gopinath Temple
Remuna, Balasore
About this place
Located in Remuna, the medieval temple was brought from Chitrakuta by King Langula Narashingha Dev in 13th century. Dedicated to Lord Gopinath (Sri Krishna form), the temple houses black stone idol with flanking Govinda and Madana Mohan statues (brought from Vrindavan 1938).
13th century Ganga dynasty; Khirachora (milk thief) legend of Madhavendra Puri; Krishna stole Khira prasad
13th century (ancient origins); current structure medieval renovation · Kalinga Rekha Deula
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