Tara Devi Temple, Hindu temple on Tara Parvat mountain, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Tara Devi stands on a wooded hill southwest of Shimla and serves as a place of worship for the goddess Tara. The wooden structure incorporates stone carvings that show figures and symbols typical of this mountain region.
A legend tells that a ruler from the Bengali region brought an image of the goddess here and ordered the building of the shrine. Since then, this spot has been regarded as a pilgrimage station along old trade routes between northern India and the higher mountain areas.
During Navratri festivals, Hindu devotees gather at the temple to perform ceremonies and rituals dedicated to Goddess Tara, a manifestation of divine energy.
A paved path leads from the parking area to the entrance, though the climb can be demanding for visitors with limited mobility. Early morning hours bring cooler temperatures and often fewer people, making the walk around the grounds more comfortable.
Narrow paths thread through the surrounding forests and offer views across the valley to the city below. Travelers report that monkeys appear along the trails and occasionally snatch provisions from inattentive visitors.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
