Скачать или смотреть A Magical Boat Ride to Kalijai Temple: A Spiritual Experience 🌅🌴

Imagine a place where a tragic story meets divine devotion. The Kalijai Temple on Chilika Lake is just that. According to local legend, a newly married girl named Jaai was traveling to her husband's island home when a severe cyclone capsized their boat. While her father and boatmen survived, Jaai drowned, but her spirit is believed to have merged with Goddess Kali. Locals began hearing her voice, and she became worshipped as Maa Kalijai - a protector of fishermen and travelers. The temple, built in 1717 by King Jagannath Mansingh, stands on the island where she perished. It is a vital pilgrime spot, especially during Makar Mela, blending faith, folklore, and nature. And if you visit, a sunset boating trip to the temple is a must - we took a private motorboat from Barkul for ₹1500, and it was an incredible 2-hour journey.