Tara Tarini Shakti Peetha
ତାରା ତାରିଣୀ ମନ୍ଦିର
Twin Goddesses Tara and Tarini · Brahmapur (Berhampur), Odisha
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About the temple
One of the four major Adi Shakti Peethas (Breast Shrine of Sati). Protection, prosperity, and fulfillment of desires (Manasika).
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:00 – 21:45
- Established
- 178
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (Winter months October–March).
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Twin Goddesses Tara and Tarini · ମା' ତାରା ତାରିଣୀ
- Deity form
- Two ancient stone faces adorned with gold and silver
- Religious tradition
- Adi Shakti Peetha / Tantric Tradition
- Sanskrit name
- श्री तारा तारिणी मन्दिर
- Also known as
- Tara Tarini Shakti Peetha, Stana Peetha, Kalyani Dham
Darshan hours
- Monday
- 05:00 - 21:45
- Tuesday
- 01:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Special during Chaitra)
- Wednesday
- 05:00 - 21:45
- Thursday
- 05:00 - 21:45
- Friday
- 05:00 - 21:45
- Saturday
- 05:00 - 21:45
- Sunday
- 05:00 - 21:45
- Break timings
- 12:35 PM - 02:15 PM (Pahada)
- Special days
- Open 24 hours on key Chaitra Tuesdays
- Festival timings
- Midnight openings on Chaitra Tuesdays.
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 06:15
- Midday aarti
- 12:15
- Evening aarti
- 18:15
- Night aarti
- 21:45
- Special aarti days
- Tuesdays and Sankranti
- Ritual schedule
- Majana, Mangala Aarti, Raja Bhog, Sandhya Aarti
- Pooja timings
- 06:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 02:15 PM - 09:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- Early morning
- Special poojas
- Mundan (Tonsure), Vehicle Puja, Homa
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Renovated by Basu Praharaj (17th Century)
- Construction materials
- Sandstone and Laterite
- Historical events
- Rediscovery of the shrine by Brahmin Basu Praharaj.
- Renovations
- Major renovation/expansion completed in 2005 and 2023.
- Archaeological importance
- Ancient Buddhist site nearby (Jaugada Rock Edict).
- Legends
- The story of Basu Praharaj and the manifestation of the twin sisters.
- Inscriptions
- Mentioned in Kalika Purana and maritime folk tales.
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 17th Century (with modern 21st-century additions)
- Structure
- Hilltop Shrine
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Ornate colorful gateway at the Singhadwar.
- Mandapa
- Large open courtyard and prayer hall.
- Sculptural features
- Stone carvings of deities and celestial figures.
- Artistic elements
- Vibrant color schemes on the modern gateway.
- Construction technique
- Traditional stone masonry.
- Unique features
- Accessible via 999 steps or a passenger ropeway.
Festivals & events
Chaitra Mela (Tuesdays of Chaitra)NavratriDiwali
- Festival calendar
- Lunar (March-April)
- Special celebration days
- Magha Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri
- Cultural events
- Folk dances and music during Chaitra Jatra.
- Annual events
- Chaitra Mela
- Peak crowd season
- March to April (Lakhs of devotees)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (Winter months October–March).
- Parking capacity
- 200+
- Parking fees
- ₹15 - ₹30
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash/UPI
- Prasadam
- Khechudi Bhoga (Specialty)
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