Bhattarika & Akhandalamani Temples in the Grip of Flood

Cuttack/Bhadrak (Reporters Today Bureau): Heavy rain triggered flash floods in Mahanadi and has resulted in entry of flood water inside Maa Bhattarika Temple at Narasinghpur in Cuttack district.

Floodwater gripped vast areas of Banki, Badamba and Tigiria blocks and entered the temple of Maa Bhattarika in Badamba area. The rituals remained unaffected as the presiding deity was relocated to a safer place atop the adjacent hill by the temple administration. According to reports, over six feet high flood water gushed into the temple. Located close to Mahanadi banks.

Similarly, due to heavy rains, the famous Akhandalamani Temple in Bhadrak and the presiding deity was completely submerged by floodwater.