Baitala deuḷa, also known as Tini Mundia Mandira, is an 8th century Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, the ferocious and terrifying form of Shakti (Durga). Occupying a major space in the religious sect of Bhubaneshwar, this temple is renowned for tantric associations. The uncanny carvings in the sanctum of the temple and the statue of eight-armed Indian goddess who is locally called Kapalini is a little scary. The statue of the presiding deity can be seen seated on a corpse, decorated with a garland of skulls and holding a snake, thunderbolt and an arrow, among others in her hands. A visit to Baitala Deula is considered must when in Bhubaneshwar owning to the legendary tales and powerful assosiations.
Baitala Deula
Baitala deuḷa, also known as Tini Mundia Mandira, is an 8th century Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda, the ferocious and terrifying form of Shakti (Durga). Occupying a major space in the religious sect of Bhubaneshwar, this temple is renowned for tantric associations. The uncanny carvings in the sanctum of the temple and the statue of eight-armed Indian goddess who is locally called Kapalini is a little scary. The statue of the presiding deity can be seen seated on a corpse, decorated with a garland of skulls and holding a snake, thunderbolt and an arrow, among others in her hands. A visit to Baitala Deula is considered must when in Bhubaneshwar owning to the legendary tales and powerful assosiations.
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