Sabara Srikhetra is a Jagannath temple on a hill in Koraput, about 2,900 feet up, rooted in the Sabara tribal traditions that first worshipped the Lord. It is open to every person, rich or poor, native or foreigner. The temple is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and has grown into a centre of learning and tribal culture, with a Sanskrit Vidyapeeth and research and museum institutions nearby.
quick facts
- district
Koraput
- timings
Timings are announced by the temple office.
- dress code
Ethnic or traditional dress is customary.
know before you go
Contact the temple office on 06852 250608 or at sabarasrikhetrakoraput@gmail.com for timings and guesthouse bookings.
how to reach
address: Sri Jagannath Mandir, Sabara Srikhetra, Koraput 764020, Odisha
The map pin is approximate.
history and significance
history
The temple is rooted in the Sabara tribal traditions that first worshipped the Lord. It was registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (registration number 7287-286 of 1973-74), and later added a Sanskrit Vidyapeeth.
rituals and festivals
Rath Yatra is the main festival. At Chhera Pahanra a tribal representative, honoured as king, ceremonially sweeps the chariot, and tribal communities take part. The Dasahara days are observed through Mahalaya Amavasya, Maha Saptami with Ayudha Puja, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami and Pithe Dasahara with Lathi Yatra, followed by Radha Damodara Besha and Baladhupa and then Kumar Purnima with Gajalakshmi Puja. Eleven rituals are performed each day in fixed order, from Mangala Alati at opening to Pahuda, when the deities retire for the night.
nearby
Sabara Srikhetra Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, the Tribal Culture Research Centre, the Tribal Museum, Gyan Mandir Knowledge Centre, Panchabati at Podagada, and the Koraput Darshan tourist bus.
stay, food and parking nearby
The temple runs guesthouses for visitors: Atithi Bhaban, Yatri Nibas, Yatri Kutira, Maitri, Atithi Nibas and Santi. Bookings are requests that the temple office confirms; rates are on the temple's website.
