Maa Charchika Temple (Banki)
Banki, Cuttack
About this place
Maa Charchika Temple is a historic Hindu temple located in Banki, Cuttack district. Dedicated to Goddess Charchika (a manifestation of Goddess Chamunda), the temple is situated on the Ruchika hillock next to the Renuka River (a tributary of the Mahanadi). The temple dates back to the 9th-10th century CE and is a key site of Shakta worship in Odisha.
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