Khiching Temple of Odisha.

This photograph was taken way back in 1971 with a camera borrowed from my friend G.Purusottam.My brother in law B.B.Panigrahi and me toured half of Odisha on a Lembretta scooter.That time i did not know the importance of this Kali temple.

The original temple was built somewhere in the 7th or the 8th century.

The old temple neglected by the local people who could not perceive the importance of it, was in bad shape as it had fallen in hands of vandals. However, the erstwhile and last ruler of Princely State of Mayurbhanj, Pratap Chandra Bhanj Deo was appalled of its state. He rehabilitated and reconstructed the temple in the year 1934, spending an approximate amount of Rs.85000, taking care not to disturb original sculptures.

One can still see the original portions of the temple.This temple is situated 50 kilometers from Karanjia of Mayurbhanj district.