Tārā Tāriṇī
Breast-shrine Śakti Pīṭha above the Rushikulya
⭐ Why it is famous
One of the four Ādi Śakti Pīṭhas of the east, on Kumari hill, reached by 999 steps or a ropeway.
📜 Pilgrimage history
An ancient tantric seat regarded as where Satī's breasts fell; the twin brass-faced deities are worshipped together.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 20:00
- Ropeway 07:00 – 18:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Ropeway about ₹100 return
- Chaitra Tuesdays (Melā) bring lakhs of pilgrims
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Tārā Tāriṇī, Purushottampur, GanjamBerhampur (BAM) — 30 km
Purushottampur bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Bhubaneswar (BBI) — 165 km
On NH-16 near Purushottampur; taxis from Berhampur (40 min).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Guesthouses at the hill base
- Hotels in Berhampur and Gopalpur
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹8,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Gopalpur-on-Sea
- Chilika lake south
- Rushikulya olive ridley beach
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March; Chaitra Melā