The Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple in Sathalapur, Jagatsinghpur, is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to a rare, one-footed manifestation of Lord Shiva. The temple complex also includes a separate shrine for the Saptamatrukas (Seven Mother Goddesses). The temple is dedicated to Ajaikapada Bhairava (also Ekapada Bhairava), a fierce, one-footed aspect of Shiva, symbolizing the cosmic pillar of the universe. This deity is considered the ruling lord of the Purva Bhadrapada star (nakshatra), making the temple important for practitioners of Tantra and astrology. History: The original temple was built in the early 10th century by the Somavamsi Keshari Kings. It was later destroyed due to natural calamities and invasions, and the current, smaller structure was rebuilt in the 20th century, but houses the original garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum). The Bhairava idol has one foot and four hands. The upper two hands hold disc-shaped objects, while the lower two hands are broken. A Shiva lingam is also installed in the sanctum.