The Holy Trinity ( Lord Jaganath, Balavadra, Subhadra ) is guarded by eight Shiva Shrines, i.e. Markandeswar, Kapalamochana, Lokanath, Yameswar, Nilakantheswar or Yajneswar,Bilweswara, Isaneswara and Pataleswara stationed in eight directions. Similarly eight mother Godesses, i.e. Batamangala, Alamchandi, Ardhashani, Marchika, Narayani, Shyama Kali, Dakshina Kali and Ramachandi guard Holy Trinity.
