Khirachora Gopinath Temple Remuna, Balasore

KHIRACHORA GOPINATH TEMPLE

Remuna, Balasore, Odisha, India

God

The main deity of this temple is Khirachora Gopinath, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Gopinath, flanked by Sri Govinda and Sri Madana Mohana, is made of black stone. Sri Gopinatha stands in bas-relief.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Balasore Bus Stand	7 KM	18004194287
Balasore Railway Station	8 KM	139
Biju Patnaik International Airport	10 KM	06782267337

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Balasore Railway Station	8 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Biju Patnaik International Airport	10 KM	06782267337

Architecture

Temple was constructed in a combination of Kalinga and north indian style of architecture. There are two konerus Brajapokhari and Kutapokhari, Which have dug by King Langula Narasinha Deva.

Religious Significance

The Legend Of The Deity - Over 500 years ago Madhavendra Puri was going to Puri to get some scented sandalwood to bring to his Sri Gopal Deity in Vrindavana. When he stopped at Remuna and saw Sri Gopinath, his heart was filled with devotion and joy. When he saw the delicious 'Kshira' offered to the Deity he desired to taste some so he could offer the same preparation to "Sri Gopal". Madhavendra Puri would only accept food that was offered to him. Because he was not offered any of the 'Kshira' he left the temple without tasting it. After finishing the worship to Gopinath the 'Pujari' took rest. In a dream Gopinath told him to get up and take the pot of 'Kshira' that He had hidden under His garments and to give it to Madhavendra Puri. The 'Pujari' got up and found the sweet rice and brought it to Madhavendra Puri. The 'Pujari' told him "For you Sri Gopinath has stolen 'Kshira'. There is no other fortunate man like you." This is how the Deity got the name Kshira Chora Gopinath. Madhavendra Puri established an Ashram in Remuna and stayed there for some time. The wooden sandals of Madhavendra Puri are worshiped in this Ashram.

History

Govinda and Madana Mohana, who were brought from Vrindavana in about 1938 by a devotee named "Chaitanya Dasa Babaji", are standing freely. It is said that Sri Rama carved Gopinatha with His arrow and that Sita worshiped this deity in Chitrakuta. During vanavasa to show the next avatara vigraha to Sita. King Langula Narasingha Deba, the king of Utkala, brought this deity to Remuna in the 13th century from Chitrakuta.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757