Taratarini Temple Orissa

Taratarini Temple Orissa is known for its splendid architecture. Taratarini Temple is located in the southern region of Orissa. Taratarini temple is adorned with two deities who are known to be sisters. The two goddesses are Tara and Tarini. Taratarini temple is almost 40 kms away from the city of Behrampur. All kinds of local transport are available in order to reach the temple of Taratarini. Underneath the temple built on a hill-top flows the river Rushikulya. The hill upon, which this temple is situated is popularly known as the Taratarini hill.

The idol of the two deities are adorned with silver and gold jewellery. In between the two idols there lies two brass heads, which are known to be the dieties' Chalanti Pratima. The cult of Taratarini has been metamorphosed into the cult of shakti. They symbolize power and prosperity. This cult came into existence from the religion of Buddhism. Since the rulers who built this temple were ardent followers of Buddhism the concept of shakti cult came from there. This temple experiences a large number of devotess every year. This temple is specially decorated during religious festivals and occasions held in Orissa.

The four Tuesdays in the Chaitra month is held to be very auspicious by those people who are the regular worshipers of the deities Tara and Tarini. In order to reach the holy temple of Taratarini the devotees have to climb a flight of 999 steps. The temple has been built amidst natural surroundings rich in vegetation.