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Budhima Temple




Budhima Temple is a highly revered shrine situated at Sonpur, in Orissa. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Budhima, the deity of the Dhera community. In early days, the worship was done under a tree. The temple was later built by Bhagaban Senapati, the chief of the Dhera community. It is believed that King Pratapruda Deva had brought Goddess Budhima from Berhampur to Sonpur.

Balangir Railway Station is the nearest railhead.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Sonpur
Location: Sonpur    

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