Maa Markama Temple

Maa Markama Temple located at Bissam Cuttack village of Rayagada district is a place of tourist interest.

As per historical references, Kalahambir, the king of the SURYA dynasty (Suryavansi) ruled Bissam cuttack and Devi Maa Markama was the Ishtadevi of the royal family.

Yet the ritual of buffalo sacrifice continued, which was stopped by the then Regional officer Shri Gadhadhar Mishro(01.07.1953-19.03.1955).

The Devi has been mentioned as Utkaleeya (Oriya for "of Odisha") jogini in mythological books.

Several legends say that Devi Markama helped the King of Bissam Cuttack during a war by mesmerizing the enemy soldiers.

Maa Markama Temple in a new look at Bissam Cuttack
Goddess Markama of Markama Temple, Bissam Cuttack