Thakurani Temple, Berhampur Odisha
Thakurani temple is situated near Big Bazzar area of old Brahmapur Odisha.
Brahmapur Thakurani is famous for its two year gaped yatra, in the festive scenarios of Orissa. It is popularly known as Ghata yatra (Thakurani yatra). It is the chief festival of Brahmapur city and the Southern Orissa as well. The month long festival is celebrated with a great pomp as the home coming of the Goddess in alternate years during the month of chaitra ( March / April ) . The followed customs focuses that the goddess is conceived as a daughter given away in marriage, visits her father’s house in every two years. Her presence at (Paternal) home is celebrated as the festival period
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