Mangala Temple, Karanjia

Maa Mangala Temple of Karanjia is a perfect masterpiece of Odishan architecture. The presiding deity is Maa Mangala who symbolises Shakti and is a prominent divinity of Shaktism. The temple enshrines the goddess along with fine sculpture all over its body.

The hall or mandap built in front of the temple is a place where several marriages and other ritual activities take place. A fire pit is located in the courtyard where homa or yajna takes place. Several festivals related to Shakti cult take place too.