Chausathi Jogini Mandir, Bhubaneswar
Chausathi Jogini Mandir (64 Joginis Temple is situated in a hamlet called Hirapur, 20 km from Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha state of Eastern India. The temple is believed to have been built by the Queen Hiradevi of Bramha dynasty during the 9th century.
It's built in a circular fashion, completely put together with blocks of sand stone. The inside of the circular wall has cavities, each housing the statue of a Goddess. There are around 56 such idols, made of black granite, inscribed within the wall cavities, centring on the main idol which is the Goddess Kali, who stands on a human head representing the triumph of the heart over the mind. The temple houses a central altar (Chandi Mandapa) which has the remaining 8 Goddess idols on all 4 sides.
