More About Tara Tarani Shaktipeeth?

The legend traces its origin to the celestial event of Daksha Yajna. Daksha Prajapati, Sati's father, organized a grand sacrifice, but deliberately excluded his daughter and her consort, Lord Shiva. Humiliated and heartbroken, Sati immolated herself in the sacrificial fire.

Upon hearing the news of Sati's tragic demise, Lord Shiva, in a fit of rage, performed the Tandava, the cosmic dance of destruction. To quell his fury and prevent the annihilation of the universe, Lord Vishnu intervened. With his Sudarshan Chakra, he severed Sati's body into numerous parts, which scattered across the Indian subcontinent.

It is believed that Sati's breasts fell at the site of the present-day Tara Tarini temple. The temple complex houses two shrines dedicated to the twin goddesses, Tara and Tarini, who are revered as manifestations of Adi Shakti.

How to reach Tara Tarani Shaktipeeth?

• By Car 1 day 3 hours from Ujjain via NH59.
• By Train Train to Bhubaneswar, then taxi/bus to Raipur (12 hrs).
• By Plane Nearest airport is Bhubaneswar (100 km); taxi/bus to Raipur (2 hrs).

Tara Tarini Shaktipeeth Services

• Temple Tickets Free entry, no VIP darshan.
• Pooja Prices Vary by puja; inquire at the temple.
• Online Booking Not available; visit directly.
• Timings 6:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:15 PM–8:30 PM.
• Dress Code Modest attire; women cover heads.
• Photography Restricted in certain areas.
• Footwear Remove before entering.

For details, contact temple authorities or check the official website.

Tara Tarani Shaktipeeth Aarti Timings

• Mangala Aarti 6:15 AM
• Sandhya Aarti 6:15 PM

Tourist Places

Places to see near the temple

• Rushikulya River
• Chandrabhaga Beach
• Konark Sun Temple
• Jagannath Temple

Other religious places near Tara Tarini Temple 

• Ganesha Temple
• Kalika mata Temple
• Laxmi Temple

Local Food speciality of Tara Tarani Shaktipeeth

• Poda Pitha
• Chhena Poda
• Dahibara 
• Aloo Dum
• Machha Bhaja
• Pakhala