The Durga Temple at Motia is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga in her Mahishasuramardini form. It is located in the village of Motia near Krushnaprasad in Niali block, within Cuttack district of Odisha, India. The temple dates back to the 10th–11th century CE, a period associated with the Somavamsi rulers of Odisha. It is a fine example of early medieval Kalinga architecture, featuring a rekha deula (curvilinear main tower) over the sanctum (vimana) and a pidha deula (tiered hall) as the jagamohana, typical of temples in this region. Built primarily with brick and stone, the structure was in a state of ruin before being extensively renovated in 2001 under the aegis of the Odisha State Archaeology Department. The main deity is Goddess Durga in her Mahishasuramardini aspect, depicted as a four-armed figure slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura. In her upper hands she holds the conch (shankha) and discus (chakra), while her lower hands hold a trident (trishula) and press down on the demon. The Mahishasuramardini form reflects Durga’s role as destroyer of evil and protector of dharma, a central theme of Shakta worship traditions in Odisha. Additional sculptural finds at the site include other representations of Durga with eight arms and images of Surya and Chamunda, indicating the temple’s rich iconographic heritage.