Chhatia Bata Temple

This ancient temple, built during the Chola period by the Eastern Ganga dynasty under Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva, stands as a significant spiritual destination for devotees of Lord Vishnu.

The temple also enshrines other deities such as Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, Ganesha, Kali, and Yama, reflecting its inclusive spiritual atmosphere. The temple’s architecture follows the traditional Kalinga style, which is evident in its intricate carvings and structural elegance.

Chhatia Bata Temple is managed by a local panchayat trust and is especially vibrant during major festivals like Snana Purnima (May–June), Ratha Yatra or Car Festival (June–July), Niladri Bije/Bahuda Yatra (June–July), and Kartika Purnima (November).

These festivals draw large numbers of pilgrims seeking darshan and participation in the temple’s sacred rituals. Darshan at Chhatia Bata Temple is free for all visitors, with general darshan timings from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

The temple itself is open daily from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, making early mornings (5–8 AM) during the winter months (November to February) the best time to visit for a peaceful experience. Rituals and poojas are primarily conducted in Sanskrit, maintaining the temple’s traditional ethos.

Visitors are expected to adhere to a modest dress code: men should wear traditional or modest casual attire such as dhoti, kurta, or clean trousers/jeans with a shirt, while women are encouraged to wear sarees, salwar kameez, or conservative kurtis.

Shorts, sleeveless tops, revealing, or tight-fitting clothes are discouraged. Reaching Chhatia Bata Temple is convenient via National Highway 16 (NH-16) from Bhubaneswar or Cuttack.

After turning off at the Chhatia market area, local auto-rickshaws or a short walk will bring you to the temple entrance. The nearest railway stations are Cuttack (25 km) and Jajpur Keonjhar Road (30 km), while Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is about 55 km away.

For accommodation, minimal guesthouses and dharamshalas are available near the temple, while more comfortable hotels and resorts can be found in Cuttack or Bhubaneswar. Pilgrims can partake in traditional Mahaprasad daily, with mass annadanam organized during major festivals.

Photography is allowed in the outer complex and near the banyan tree, but strictly prohibited inside the inner sanctum. The temple also offers dedicated open-space parking, with easy access to the outer yard.

Nearby attractions include Cuttack Chandi Temple (25 km), Maa Biraja Temple in Jajpur (45 km), Udayagiri (20 km), and Olasuni Caves (22 km), making Chhatia Bata Temple an ideal spiritual and cultural stop for pilgrims and travelers exploring Odisha. For further information, visitors can contact the temple at +91-7008483326.