The Maa Sarala Temple is a Hindu temple in the district of Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, India. The temple is accessible by road from Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack and Paradeep. The nearest airport is Bhubaneshwar, which is approximately 80 km, and is well connected by road. The nearest railway station is Cuttack; however, there is a small Passenger Halt at Sarala Road, near Tentulipada. The temple can be reached via Jagatsinghpur, or Tarapur by road, from Cuttack. Maa Saarala is a Hindu goddess who patronizes the cultures of Vaishnav and Shakta. Rarely does one find the use of Vilva Patra and Tulasi patra in any temple, as they are symbols of two distinct divisions of Hindu culture.Goddess Sarala is known as Vak Devi, the Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. It is well documented that Sidheshwar Parida - a small-time farmer and part-time Oriya Paika - was an ardent follower of the Goddess and it was after her blessings that Sidheshwar Parida became Sarala Das, the author of the Oriya Mahabharata.
Best time to visit: Oct-Feb
District: Jagatsinghapur
Elevation: 12.8m
Open Time: 6Am-8Pm
Popular Cuisine: Local Food
Attractions: Kalinga architecture of temple
Nearest Bus Stop: ?Jhankad Sarala Road
Nearest Railway Station: Cuttack
Travel Options: Taxi, Bus, Train
Nearest town: Tarapur
Distance from Bhubaneswar: 80 km