Chausath Yogini Temple

The Chausath Yogini Temple in Hirapur, near Bhubaneswar, is an ancient and mystic tantric shrine dedicated to the 64 Yoginis, divine feminine deities associated with Shakti worship. Built in the 9th century by the Bhaumakara dynasty, this circular temple is one of the few surviving Yogini temples in India and is believed to have been a site for tantric rituals.

Unlike grand temples, this small, open-roofed temple has a diameter of just 8 meters, enclosing 64 intricately carved Yogini statues, each depicting different forms of the Goddess. At the center of the shrine stands an image of Goddess Kali or Mahamaya, reinforcing its strong connection to Shakti worship and tantric traditions. The temple is known for its mystical aura and unique energy, attracting spiritual seekers, history enthusiasts, and researchers of tantric traditions.