Oh Mangala Maa! Consort of Lord Shiva, You who bestows auspiciousness in all, And fulfill everyone’s wishes, I prostrate myself before Thee, Take me under your care.
The temple is built in typical Kalinga style and is a major pilgrimage for devotees of Shakti cult. Pilgrims frequent the temple seeking boons from Maa Mangala. There is a bed made of solid stone on which it is said Maa Mangala rests after touring the entire universe every day. As if to attest to this, the bed looks worn out in just the same way it would if it were in use for centuries.
