Nabhi Gaya Temple

Nabhi Gaya Temple History, Timings, Pooja details, Darshan and Route information.

Nabhi Gaya Temple History

As per the Legend, Demon Gayasura an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu got the boon from Lord Vishnu that whoever sees him will reach Heaven. Gayasura raised his body so that everyone on the Earth can find him easily. Indra raised concern as the creation will not be balanced as everyone attains Moksha. Lord Vishnu, Lord Siva and Lord Brahma disguised in the form of Brahmins approached Gayasura seeking space for Yagna. They wish to perform Yagna on top of Gayasura body and warned him that he should not move for 7 days otherwise he will be killed. To the bear the pain, Gayasura went to sleep counting number of days based on the rooster crowing in the early hours. On the seventh day, Lord Siva in the form of a Cock crowed much early. Unknowing Gayasura made a movement and Yagna got disturbed. Gayasura as promised ready to offer himself for the mistake. Impressed Lords appeared before him and granted a wish that the places where laid down will become holy shrines. Head part will be the holy abode of Lord Vishnu, Navel to be Lord Brahma and Lord Siva will be at the feet. Also granted one more wish that whoever offers Pinda Pradhan will credit their ancestors.

Temple Timings: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

How to reach Nabhi Gaya Temple?

By Air

  1. The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar which is 81 km away. Cuttack is 53 km from the temple.

By Train

  1. The nearest railway station is at 32 km to the east of Jajpur-Keonjhar Road Railway Station.

By Road

  1. The temple can be reached by Bus or Taxi from Bhubaneswar. Bus frequency is high.

Jajpur Temple Orissa Images

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Reference Link: History

10 comments

  1. Venugopal H L
    December 23, 2017 at 12:37 am

    We are about ten people want to perform pinda pradhan on mahalaya amavasya 2018 at jajpur, odisha I.e., on 8th October 2018. I want the contacts of Hindu smartha brahmin priests wiling to arrange the rituals and provide shradha food for about ten people at jajpur odisha.

    • Tejas
      December 23, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      HI sir,

      On arrival you can get the tickets at temple counter along with the priest or else you can contact at 9393939510 for further details

      Thanks

  2. 'Venugopal H L
    March 21, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    We are about fifteen people intending to visit Nabhi Gaya at Jaipur on 2nd October 2018 for kinda Prahran karyakram on the eve of Pitrupaksha 2018. Can you arrange smartha Brahmin priests willing to perform the rituals on 2nd October 2018 by providing lodging and shradha type South Indian pure veg food?.

    • Tejas
      March 21, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      HI Sir,

      sure sir. it can be arranged. Please let us know the time of arrival and number of adults/children.so that we will be planned clearly.

      Thanks

      • 'Venugopal H L
        April 2, 2018 at 8:33 pm

        Please send your contact number. I will call you. We are visiting Jaipur on 1st October 2018 evening.
        Venugopal H L
        Mobile :9448044080

  3. BHYRI KRISHNA RAO
    March 16, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    Can anybody, any day perform sraadh, pinda daan & tarpan at Naabhi Gaya? Is there any Pandit who can perform as per South Indian proceedures? Can South Indian pure vegetarian meals available? What is the cost for Sraadh?

    • Krishna
      March 16, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      Dear Sir/Madam,
      You can have the sraadh directly at the temple for more details please contact 9393939150.
      Thank you.

  4. Kirti
    March 20, 2019 at 10:27 pm

    Where to dip the ashes batarani or in navigaya

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