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The Khirachora Gopinath Temple is located near Remuna, which is approximately 9 kilometers from Balasore. It is a center for Vaishnavite culture. The principal god here is Khirachora Gopinath, who represents Lord Krishna in his divine form. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna, and the deity in the shape of Khirachora Gopinath, the butter thief, is the major attraction. It is one of the Vaishnavite centers in the country visited by Sri Chaitanya.Remuna's Khirachora Gopinath Temple is a well-known temple in Balasore, Odisha.
According to legend, Gopinath was created from a sacred stone brought by Sri Rama and revered by Sita in Chitrakoot. King Langula Narasimha Dev of Odisha introduced this deity from Chitrakoot to Remuna in the 13th century. In addition to the god, the king dug two enormous ponds known as Bajra Pokhari and Kutapokhari.
Address: Athantara, khirachora, remuna, Balasore, Odisha 756018
Visiting Hours: Sunday to Saturday (5:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and (4 PM to 8:30 PM)
Contact Number: 0674 243 2177
According to legend, Madhavendra Puri stopped in Puri on his way to Vrindavan to purchase fragrant sandalwood for the divinity of Lord Gopal in Vrindavan more than 500 years ago. He stayed in Remuna for a while, though, and was happy to see the preparations for khira (sweet rice) for Gopal. When he observed the khira being prepared, he intended to sample it in order to prepare it for Lord Gopal in Vrindavan. The Remuna Khirachora Gopinath Temple is a popular tourist destination in Balasore, Odisha.
Madhavendra Puri simply ate what was served to him. He was not, however, offered khira, so he did not taste it and departed the sanctuary. When the temple priests (pujaris) went to bed after conducting the daily worship of Lord Krishna or Sri Gopinath, they dreamed that Gopinath awoke and demanded the khira that the Lord had hidden under His clothes for Madhavendra Puri. The priests discovered the khira and took it to Madhavendra Puri. This is how the area got known as Khirachora Gopinath, which translates as "the Lord who stole khira."
Madhavendra Puri spent some time at an ashram he founded here, and the sandalwood he brought with him is still used by priests to worship the deity today.
When Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu entered the temple and was worshiping Lord Gopinath, petals from his body fell upon Chaitanya's head, which he took as Lord Gopinath's blessing and joyfully danced. Khirachora Gopinath Temple is well-known for its khira offerings, whereas Khirachora Gopinath is well-known for its link with Panchalingeshwar, which is 27 kilometers away.