Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple is dedicated to Ekapada Bhairava - an aspect of Shiva - present in Jagatsinghpur district of Orissa, India.
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The archaeological survey has established that the temple was built during early 10th century by the Somavamsi Keshari Kings.Later it was destroyed due to flood and attacks by non-Hindu rulers.Present temple was rebuilt during 20th century.
Current temple is a small Pidha deula reconstructed during early 20th century but the Garbhagriha houses the image of Bhairava and a Shivalinga.The bhairava is having one feet and four hands of which lower two are broken.The upper two hold disc shaped structures.The Ajaikapada Bhairava is the ruling deity of the star Pūrva Bhādrapadā.It is evident that someone who was expert in Astrology and Tantra established this temple
The temple is located at a distance of 6 km from Alanahat,Sathalapada in Jagatsinghpur,near river Alaka(a branch of Mahanadi).Direct transport is available from Nuagaon too.