BERHAMPUR: Days after the Maa Tara Tarini temple at Purusottampur in Ganjam district was robbed by miscreants, a purification ritual was conducted by the shrine’s priests and others on Friday.

Maa Lalita Devi Temple, a celebrated Shaktipeeth, is where the Goddess descended to earth. The temple symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, with devotees seeking blessings for protection, strength ...