Maa Tarini Temple, Ghatagaon, Odisha
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Maa Tarini Temple Timings

Maa Tarini Temple is open 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, daily.

Goddess Tarini, a form of Shakti · Ghatagaon, Odisha

Shakti PeethasFree entryMedium confidence
Darshan hours (as published)
6:00 AM to 1:00 PM · 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Maa Tarini Temple stands in Ghatagaon, Odisha, is a shrine to Goddess Tarini, a form of Shakti. It is also known as Maa Tarini Pitha, Ghatagaon Tarini Temple.

One of Odisha's most popular Shakti pilgrimage sites and considered the largest and most-visited Shakti Peetha in the state. The temple is known for a distinctive tradition in which devotees across Odisha send coconut offerings via public buses free of charge, believed to protect the vehicles from accidents. According to local legend, Gobinda Bhanja, appointed commander of the Puri king's army during the Kanchi war, was granted victory with the goddess Tarini's help.

Odisha carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Land of Kalinga temple architecture, from Jagannath's Rath Yatra at Puri to the sculpted sun-chariot of Konark.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning6:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Evening3:00 PM to 8:30 PM

The sanctum closes between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM for the deity's rest period. Some sources list slightly different evening hours (2:00 PM to 9:00 PM), so it is worth confirming locally before visiting.

Poojas and daily rituals

Balyabhoga (6:00 AM), Aarna Prasad (10:30 AM), Pahada (1:00 PM), Balyabhoga (3:30 PM), Sandhya Dhupa (5:00 PM), Sandhya Arati (7:45 PM)

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Chaiti YatraChaitra month (March to April)Marks the Odia New Year and is observed with fire-walking rituals and penances by devotees
Sola PujaAshwina month (September to October)A 16-day autumnal festival featuring elaborate tantric worship ceremonies
Tarini BrataJune to JulyA fasting observance undertaken for family welfare
Raja SankrantiMid-JuneAn agricultural fertility celebration with folk traditions

History and architecture

Built or establishedTemple tradition dates the shrine to 1480 CE, during the reign of Keonjhar ruler Gobinda Bhanja

History

According to local legend, Gobinda Bhanja, appointed commander of the Puri king's army during the Kanchi war, was granted victory with the goddess Tarini's help. She agreed to accompany him to Keonjhar on condition he never look back at her; when he broke this condition in the forest near Ghatagaon, she turned into a stone there, which became the seat of worship.

Planning your visit

Entry feeFree

How to reach

By road via the 4-lane NH-20, with regular OSRTC buses connecting Ghatagaon; nearest railway station is Harichandanpur (about 17 km) with Kendujhargarh/Keonjhar station about 45 km away; nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (about 170 km)

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. Evening darshan hours vary slightly between sources, no official temple website was found to cross-check, and the festival calendar could not be verified against an authoritative source

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Frequently asked questions about Maa Tarini Temple

What is the timing of Maa Tarini Temple?

Maa Tarini Temple is open 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM, daily. The sanctum closes between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM for the deity's rest period. Some sources list slightly different evening hours (2:00 PM to 9:00 PM), so it is worth confirming locally before visiting.

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Maa Tarini Temple?

As published, morning darshan runs 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and evening darshan runs 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The sanctum closes between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM for the deity's rest period. Some sources list slightly different evening hours (2:00 PM to 9:00 PM), so it is worth confirming locally before visiting.

Is there an entry fee at Maa Tarini Temple?

Free

Which festivals are celebrated at Maa Tarini Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Chaiti Yatra, Sola Puja, Tarini Brata. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

How do I reach Maa Tarini Temple?

By road via the 4-lane NH-20, with regular OSRTC buses connecting Ghatagaon; nearest railway station is Harichandanpur (about 17 km) with Kendujhargarh/Keonjhar station about 45 km away; nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (about 170 km)

Who is the presiding deity at Maa Tarini Temple?

Goddess Tarini, a form of Shakti

What is the history of Maa Tarini Temple?

According to local legend, Gobinda Bhanja, appointed commander of the Puri king's army during the Kanchi war, was granted victory with the goddess Tarini's help.

What poojas or aartis are performed daily at Maa Tarini Temple?

Balyabhoga (6:00 AM), Aarna Prasad (10:30 AM), Pahada (1:00 PM), Balyabhoga (3:30 PM), Sandhya Dhupa (5:00 PM), Sandhya Arati (7:45 PM)

Is Maa Tarini Temple known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Maa Tarini Pitha, Ghatagaon Tarini Temple.

How reliable is the information on this Maa Tarini Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. Evening darshan hours vary slightly between sources, no official temple website was found to cross-check, and the festival calendar could not be verified against an authoritative source