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|state = [[Odisha, India|Odisha]]<br />
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|locale = [[Shergarh, Balasore|Shergarh]]<br />
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'''Mahishamardini Temple Complex''' is in Shergarh, [[Balasore district]] of [[Odisha, India]] nearly 2.5&nbsp;km from [[Balasore]] Phandi chowk. It is dedicated to goddess [[Mahishamardini]]. There are several broken images which are kept under the care of [[Archeological Survey of India]].<br />
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==Rituals==<br />
The current priests belong to Panda [[Utkala Brahmin]]s. The temple is patronised by a Senapati family. Celebrations for [[Navratri|Navaratri and Dussehra]] are the major ones. The [[Durga]] is depicted in eight-armed pose slaying the demon [[Mahishasura]]. A [[Shiva]] temple is also found in the campus.<ref name=Varamahalaxmipooja>{{cite news|last=Bantwal|first=Rons|title=Varamahalaxmi pooja celebrated at Mahishamardini temple.|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=254991|newspaper=Daji World|date=11 August 2014}}</ref><br />
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==Architecture==<br />
The temple can be dated back to 11th century AD, during [[Somavaṃśī dynasty|Somavamsi]] rule. The temple was renovated during the 19th century. It is a Rekha Deula. Laterite is used for the construction of the temple; chlorite was used for the doorjambs and sculptures. The temple is Trirathaa on plan and Triangabada in elevation. The temple of [[Mahishamardini]] faces west. Images of [[Surya]] and other deities like [[Ganesh]], [[Kartikeya]] are found in the complex.<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://ignca.nic.in/asi_reports/orbalasore010.pdf Report on Mahishamardini]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303223903/http://ignca.nic.in/asp/all.asp?projectid=orbls0100001 Pictures of interior]<br />
*[http://ignca.nic.in/asi_reports/orbalasore011.pdf Shiva temples nearby]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221927/http://ignca.nic.in/asp/all.asp?projectid=orbls0130001 Other Shergarh monuments]<br />
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{{Shakti temples in Odisha}}<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Balasore district]]<br />
[[Category:Durga temples]]<br />
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