Tara Tarini Holy Shrine Shakti Pitha

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About Tara Tarini Hill Shrine

Tara Tarini Shakti Pitha is one of the famous Sakti Pitha situated on the top of the Purnagiri (Kumari) Hill on the south bank of river Rushikulya in Ganjam District of Odisha. The Pitha is named after twin Goddess Tara & Tarini, who are worshipped here as sign of Adi Sakti. It is the oldest pilgrimage centre and one among the four major Shakti Pitha of India. Goddess Tara Tarini is the presiding deity of most of the houses in south Odisha.

Interesting Tales

There are many folklores regarding the place Tara Tarini regarding their origin. The most interesting and widely accepted one is from puranas. As per some Puranas, Goddess Tara-Tarini was originated from the limbs of the corpse of Devi Sati (Parvati).According to the Purana, Devi Sati Sacrificed here life in the Yagyan Kunda of the Yagyan organized by her father. Then Lord Shiva, the husband of Devi Sati started Tandav Dance by taking her burned body. And on Request of Devatas, Lord Vishnu, Brahma and Sani disposed the body in parts. There created a shakti Pitha, where the parts of the body fell on the earth. And Tara-Tarini is one of them.

Natural Beauty of the place

The place is full of Natural Beauties. The temple situated on the top of the 708ft Kumari Hill is the main attraction of the place. The remodeling of the temple was done very recently. The view of the temple from the hill top to the River Bank of Rushikulya is a thrilling one. Two stones anthropomorphized by the addition of gold and silver ornaments are found inside the temple looks like as human faces are the main Shrine represents the Goddesses Tara and Tarini. And in between them there exists two beautiful brass heads known as Chalanti Pratima (Living Image).

There are 999 steps leading to the temple from the Main gate situated in the feet of the hill. One can reach the temple by climbing these steps. One can experience the beautiful naughty activities of Monkeys present on both side of the steps. However, a pucca road for vehicles and Rope Lift facility is also there to reach the temple. 180 acres of spreading area of main hill is filled with greeneries.

The presence of green tall trees in the foot of the hill, river, water facility, nearby market etc. makes it one of the important picnic spots of Ganjam Dist. and attracts many picnic lovers..

Festivals Celebrated

Number of Festivals are organized in this holy place. Some of them are The Sankranti Mela, Bije Pratima, Dola Purnima, Chaitra Parba, Basantika Parba, Chitalagi Amabasya, Gamha Purnima, Saradiya Parba (Dushera), Diwali etc.,

How to Reach the place

Tara Tarini can be reached both by road and rail.

Huma Junction- 35 Km away by road.

Silk City Berhampur – 30 Km by road.

Bhubaneswar - 174 Km by road

Nearest Railway Station - Berhampur Railway Station

Regular Bus services are available from Berhampur via Tara Tarini Junction to Purusottampur, Polosara and other nearby places. Taxi Services are also available apart from bus services from Berhampur.

Accommodation Facilities

Accommodation Facilities are also there in Tara Tarini which are managed by Tara Tarini Trust or by Odisha Tourism Dept.

Diganta IB and Yatri Nivas - Managed by Tara Tarini Trust

Pantha Nivas – Managed by Odisha Tourism Dept

Gopalpur Sea Beach

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About Gopalpur On Sea

Gopalpur on sea , a small town of Fishermen was an important trading point during British reign. The place is famous for the sea beach of Bay of Bengal. The presence of old light house, ruins of old jetty depicts the past maritime glory of Gopalpur. The old jetties were renovated by Govt. of Odisha in 1970 to revive the past glory. Lack of proper commercial activities, the port could not come into the limelight. At present a new jetty is under construction. And once it is completed, it will become an important port of south Odisha.

Scenery of the place

Gopalpur on sea has got a beautiful beach. Serene environment, immense sailing opportunities, clusters of palm & coconut trees, white sand dunes and casuarinas plants makes the beach most pristine beaches of Odisha. The beach is ideal for both swimming and surfing. The horizon of deep blue sea and the blue sky is always a pleasant scene to watch. One can have a feeling that both sea and sky want to touch each other. Unlike the Puri, Gopalpur Beach is a deep one. While wandering in the beach, one can experience the number of boats waiting to sail into the see for fishing. Because of the saline water casuarinas and cashew nut trees grow in plenty here. It adds to the scenery of the place and in some places it separates the sea beach from the sea.

The light house of the Sea Beach is another attraction of the place. The view of the sea and entire Gopalpur town from the top of the light house is a splendid one.

Military Training School of Indian Army is also here at Gopalpur. However, restrictions are there to visit inside the training school.

Dhabaleswara Temple, a famous Shaiva Pitha is also situated very near to Gopalpur Beach.

Beach Festival

Every Year Beach Festival is celebrated here to promote tourism and culture. It was started by the Hotel Association of Ganjam Dist in the year 1996. Apart from the promotion of tourism & culture, the festival is also a very good means of trade for small businessmen. People of nearby places visit in numbers during the festival.

How to Reach the Place

Gopalpur Beach can be reached both by rail and road.

It is barely 16 Km away from Berhampur by road.

Bhubaneswar – 155 Km by road.

Nearest Railway Station: Berhampur Railway Station.

Accommodation Facilities

One can get number of Hotels of world class service facilities here. So, it is very easy to get oneself accommodated here.

Tourist Guide

Tara Tarini Holy Shrine Shakti Pitha

About Tara Tarini Hill Shrine

Interesting Tales

Natural Beauty of the place

Festivals Celebrated

How to Reach the place

Accommodation Facilities

Gopalpur Sea Beach

About Gopalpur On Sea

Scenery of the place

Beach Festival

How to Reach the Place

Accommodation Facilities