Goddess Viraja is one of the incarnations of
Durga, the consort of Lord
Shiva. She is regarded as the mother Goddess and is a prominent deity in the Shakti cult. Her mention is found in great scriptures like the
Mahabharata and the
Puranas.
Goddess Viraja is the presiding deity of Jajpur in Orissa, one of the Shaktipithas. This city has numerous temples dedicated to the goddess.
