The Maa Sarala Temple (also known as Jhankad Sarala Temple) is a Hindu temple in the district of Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, India dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. [1]

Goddess Sarala, a revered deity in Odisha, embodies the powerful amalgamation of two primary aspects of the Divine Feminine in Hinduism: she is worshiped as both Goddess Durga, the fierce destroyer of evil, and Goddess Saraswati, the gentle goddess of learning and wisdom.

Jul 2, 2020 · Believed as a synthesis of divine figure of Durga and Saraswati, the culture of Sarala is an amalgamation of three principal Hindu cults namely Vedic, Tantrik and Vaishnavite. It is one of the eight most famous Shakta shrines of Odisha.

Goddess Sarala Devi is known by several names, each reflecting a different aspect of her divine persona: Jhankad Vasini Sharada: This name highlights her association with Jhankad, where her principal temple is located. Maa Sarola: A term of endearment, emphasizing her motherly aspect.

The mantra "Aum, Aim, Hrim, Klim, Chamundayai Viche" holds deep significance in the worship of Goddess Sarala, who is venerated as a powerful aspect of the Divine Mother in Hindu tradition, particularly in Tantric texts.

Nov 30, 2021 · The Maa Sarala Temple is a Hindu temple in the Odisha district of Jagatsinghpur. It is one of Odisha’s eight most famous Shakta shrines. ‘Maa Sarala’ (Mother Sarala) is a Hindu Goddess who serves as a patron to Vaishnav and Shakta devotees.

Aug 18, 2020 · Maa Sarala is a Hindu goddess who patronizes the cultures of Vaishnav and Shakta. Rarely does one find the use of Vilva Patra and Tulasi Patra in any temple, as they are symbols of two distinct divisions of Hindu culture.

Believed as a synthesis of divine figure of Durga and Saraswati, the culture of Sarala is an amalgamation of three principal Hindu cults namely Vedic, Tantrik and Vaishnavite. It is one of the eight most famous Shakta shrines of Odisha.

Jhankad is famous for the goddess Maa Sarala temple and is located just 15 km distance from Jagatsinghpur Town and about 54 km from Cuttack. Goddess Sarala is the best one of wisdom and power. She is called Maha Saraswati and is one of …

The Maa Sarala temple is located at Jagatsinghpur district in Odisha. This is a very old temple of Odisha. It is believed that the Goddess Sarala is the divine spirit of two Goddess namely Maa Durga and Maa Matangi. The idol of the Goddess is built of stone in which there are 8 hands and keeping her feet on lion.