Tara Tarini Temple, Hindu temple in Ganjam district, India
Tara Tarini Temple is a Hindu shrine in Ganjam district, India, standing on a hill above the Rushikulya River with two stone statues representing the twin goddesses. The figures wear gold and silver ornaments and sit within an inner sanctum surrounded by several open courtyards and covered assembly halls.
The site is counted among the 52 Shakti Peethas, sacred locations from ancient times where body parts of Goddess Sati are believed to have fallen to earth. The current structure has been renewed and expanded over the centuries while keeping the original worship of the twin goddesses alive.
The name Tara Tarini combines two forms of the Mother Goddess who are worshipped together, their shrine drawing pilgrims from across India. Devotees bring coconuts and red cloth as offerings and walk around the shrine several times while priests chant mantras.
The shrine opens daily from 5 in the morning until 10 at night and can be reached by direct road from Brahmapur city, located 30 kilometers away. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear for the climb up the hill and plan enough time to explore all areas at a relaxed pace.
The site counts as one of only four Tantra Peethas in India, where followers practice special forms of worship and meditation. This rare classification makes the shrine an important center for specific religious techniques rarely practiced elsewhere.
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