Viraja
Viraja. Goddess at Jajpur town. Viraja is two handed Mahisamardini Durga. The Viraja shrine dates back to prechristian era - the. goddess finds mention in the Mahabharat. She is born of sacrificial fire according to Skandha Purana. Viraja as a place - finds mention is Soro copper plate grant. It was the capital of the Bhaumakara kings.
