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Khirachora Gopinatha Temple

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  • •Kshirachora Gopinatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Remuna, Odisha, India.
  • •The name "Remuna" is from the word "Ramaniya" which means very good-looking.

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  • Kshirachora Gopinatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Remuna, Odisha, India.
  • The name "Remuna" is from the word "Ramaniya" which means very good-looking.
  • "Kshirachora" in Odia means Stealer of condensed Milk and Gopinatha means the Divine Consort of Gopis.
  • The reference is to child Krishna's love for milk and milk products.
  • It is classified as one among the 108 Abhimana Kshethram of Vaishnavate tradition.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

  • •Over 500 years ago Madhavendra Puri was going to Puri to get some sandalwood for his Sri Gopal deity in Vrindavana.
  • •After a few days in Navadvipa, Sri Puri started for Odisha.
  • •Within a few days he arrived at Remuna where Gopinatha is situated.
  • •Seeing the beauty of the Deity, Madhavendra Puri was overwhelmed.

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Kshirachora Gopinatha Temple is a Hindu temple in Remuna, Odisha, India. The name "Remuna" is from the word "Ramaniya" which means very good-looking.

It is about 6.4 km from central Balasore.

The most comfortable months are January, February, November and December; April is the hottest, with highs around 35°C.

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October to March

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