Taratarini Temple, Ganjam, Odisha

Taratarini Temple, Ganjam, Odisha

Taratarini Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi, located on the Kumari hills at the bank of the River Rushikulya near Brahmapur city in Ganjam District, Odisha, India. The Temple is the oldest and most celebrated Saktha Shrines of Odisha. The Temple is one of four Adi Sakthi Peethas, highly revered temples throughout South Asia, that commemorate the location of fallen body parts of the Hindu deity Sati. The historically famous Jaugada rock edict of Emperor Ashoka is situated near this shrine.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Festivals

This Chaitra Parba / Chaitra Mela / Chaitra Yatra is the most important among the festivals, celebrated at the Tara Tarini Hill Shrine. It takes place on each Tuesday of the month of Chaitra, i.e., during mid-March to mid-April (according to the English calendar). Grand congregations take place on the first, second, third and fourth Tuesdays. On Tuesday, the shrine remains open for the darshan of the deities from 1.00 AM (mid-night on Monday) till 11 PM (of Tuesday).

During the period, Pahada (daytime rest) of the deities is confined to night-time only. Special Khichadi Bhog is offered to the devotees during Chaitra Parba. Devotees come to offer the first bunch of hair of the newborn babies with the belief that goddesses Tara Tarini will protect the newborns from all evils and ensure their well-being. Also, in each Sankranti (1^st day of solar Hindu month), special pujas are done in temple.

Religious Significance

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Prayers

As per the age-old practice, devotees offer the first bunch of hair of the newborn babies during the day through Mundan with the believe that goddesses Tara Tarini will protect the newborns from all evils and ensure their well-being. Apart from Hair offering, there are Vehicle Puja, Homa, Private Bhoga etc are performed at this temple. There is a belief associated with this temple, that the god in this temple will definitely fulfill the wishes of his devotees.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Tara Tarini Temple Junction Bus Stop, 32 Kms from Berhampur Railway Station, 39 Kms from Ganjam, 144 Kms from Puri, 160 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport, 161 Kms from Bhubaneshwar and 300 Kms from Visakhapatnam Airport. Regular bus services is available from Brahmapur to the Tara Tarini Junction. Taxi services are available from Brahmapur, Bhubaneswar and Puri to Tara Tarini Temple.

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Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha

Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha

Jagannath Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located on the eastern coast of India at Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. The temple is an important pilgrimage destination. It is considered by many Hindus to be one of the four holiest places (dhams) and is particularly revered by Vaishnavas as the home of Krishna in his form of Jagannatha, Lord of the Universe. It is strictly forbidden for non-Hindus to enter the Jagannatha temple.

The Puri temple is famous for its annual Ratha yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three principal deities are pulled on huge and elaborately decorated temple cars. These gave their name to the English term Juggernaut. Unlike the stone and metal icons found in most Hindu temples, the image of Jagannath is made of wood and is ceremoniously replaced every twelve or nineteen years by an exact replica. The temple is sacred to all Hindus and especially in those of the Vaishnava traditions.

Many great saints, such as Ramananda and Ramanuja were closely associated with the temple. Ramanuja established the Emar Mutt near the temple and the Govardhan Mutt, which is the seat of one of the four Shankaracharyas. It is also of particular significance to the followers of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism whose founder Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, was attracted to the deity, Jagannath, and lived in Puri for many years. Odisha has Konark as the Surya Kshetra, Puri as the Vishnu kshetra, Bhubaneshwar as the Hara Kshetra and Jaipur as the Parvati Kshetra.

Bhubaneshwar, Konarak and Puri constitute the Golden triangle of Orissa, visited in large numbers by pilgrims and tourists. Puri is also known as Sri Purusottama Dhama or Martya Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Vishnu on earth. Other names are Srikshetra (best of all sacred centers), Purusottama Kshetra (the abode of the supreme being), Nilachal, Nalagiri, Sankha Kshetra, and Jagannatha Dhama. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Puri Bus Stand and 3 Kms from Puri Railway Station.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Pooja Timings

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Entry & Darshan

Only Hindus and Buddhist and Jain groups able to prove their Indian ancestry are permitted to enter the temple. Visitors not allowed to enter may view the temple and precinct from the roof of the nearby Raghunandan Library. There is some evidence that this policy came into force following a series of invasions by foreigners into the temple and surrounding area. The temple is open from 5:00 am to midnight.

Unlike in many other temples devotees, can go around and behind the idols. During the special darshan, or parimanik darshan, devotees pay a small fee to go right up to the statues. All devotees are allowed to go right up to the deities during the Sahana mela (general appearance) 7-8:00am without paying any fees. Non-Hindus can walk within the walls and see the beautiful garden, but they are not allowed in the temple building.

Festivals

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Religious Significance

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Veshas

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Food Offerings

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Sevayats

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Contact

Jagannath Temple,

Puri – 752001

Odisha, India

Phone: +91 6752 223 002 / 222 002 / 222 033 / 222 034

Fax: +91 6752 223 939

Email: jagannath.or@nic.in / dmpuri@ori.nic.in

Connectivity

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Vimala Temple, Puri, Odisha

Vimala Temple, Puri, Odisha

Vimala Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi, situated inside Jagannath Temple Complex in Puri, a famous pilgrimage town in the state of Odisha, India. It is generally regarded as a Shakti Pitha, among the holiest temples dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Shakthi. It is also considered as one of the four Adi Shakthi Peethas.

Though a small shrine in the temple complex, the Vimala temple is important to the Goddess-oriented Shakta and Tantric worshippers, who revere it even more than the main Jagannath shrine. Vimala is considered to be the Tantric consort of Jagannath and a guardian of the temple complex. Devotees pay respect to Vimala before worshipping Jagannath in the main temple.

Food offered to Jagannath does not get sanctified as Mahaprasad until it is also offered to Vimala. The Goddess-oriented festival of Durga Puja in the month of Ashvin (October) is celebrated for sixteen days at Vimala, culminating with Vijayadashami. The temple was renovated around 2005 and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, Bhubaneswar Circle. The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Puri Bus Stand and 3 Kms from Puri Railway Station.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Worship & Food Offerings

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Religious Significance

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Connectivity

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Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal

Kalighat Kali Temple, Kolkata, West Bengal

Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali located in the City of Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The Goddess is worshipped here as Kalika and the Lord as Nakuleshwar Bhairav. The Kalighat temple in its present form is only about 200 years old. The name Calcutta is said to have been derived from the word Kalighat. This temple is considered as one of the four Adi Sakthi Peethas and part of 51 Shakti Peethas in Indian Subcontinent. Being one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hindu Mythology, this temple is one of the holiest sites for devotees of the Shakti sect of Hinduism.

Kalighat was a Ghat (landing stage) sacred to Kali on the old course of the Hooghly river (Bhagirathi) in the city of Calcutta. The river over a period of time has moved away from the temple. The temple is now on the banks of a small canal called Adi Ganga which connects to the Hooghly. The Adi Ganga was the original course of the river Hooghly. Hence the name Adi (original) Ganga. The temple is associated with the Nath/Siddha tradition. Chowringee Natha is said to have founded the Kali temple of Kalighat.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 5.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M and 5.00 P.M to 10.30 P.M. It is closed from 2.00 P.M to 5.00 P.M. for Bhog. There are Aarthis in the morning and evening.

Pooja Timings

Poojas	Sun/Sat/Tue	Weekdays
Opening Time (For Mangal Aarti)	4.00 A.M	4.00 A.M
Opening Time (For Public)	5.00 A.M	5.00 A.M
Nitya Puja	5.30 A.M to 7.00 A.M	5.30 A.M to 7.00 A.M
Bhog Rag	2.30 P.M. to 3.30 P.M.	2.00 P.M. to 3.00 P.M.
Sandhya Aarti	6.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M.	6.30 P.M. to 7.00 P.M.
Closing of Temple	11.30 P.M.	10.30 P.M.

Festivals

Snan Jatra (Jatra same as the Hindi word Yatra) — can be translated as the Bath Festival. This is also observed in the Bengali month of Aashad. The toes of Goddess Kali (in stone) are usually kept under lock and key under the main idol. On the appointed day, the officiating priest, blindfolded, opens the box and washes the holy toes thoroughly, using plenty of scented water. The main idol which devotees worship is not exposed to any abishek at all. Saris offered to the Goddess in the earlier year, are removed and new clothes put on. The colours preferred are red, black and blue. Pieces of the old saris are distributed to devotees — mar pid vastra. These can be kept either in one's puja or placed in an amulet and worn. This is supposed to be beneficial. The temple is crowded during Kali Puja, Durga Puja, Poila Boishakh, the Bengali New Year day and Sankranti.

Religious Significance

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Useful Information

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Connectivity

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Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam

Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati, Assam

Kamakhya Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to the mother goddess Kamakhya, located in Guwahati City in Kamrup District of Assam, India. It is one of the four Adi Sakthi Peethas and oldest among the 51 Shakti Peethas. The Temple is situated on the Nilachal Hill in western part of Guwahati city. It is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus and especially for Tantric worshipers. Historians believe the present name of Kamrup has been derived from the very Temple of Kamakhya.

The Kamakhya Temple is a familiar landmark of Assam, so much so, that the name of the Temple has become synonymous with the State itself. The Temple overlooks the ever-burgeoning city, and the mighty Brahmaputra meanders along its northern side. In July 2015, the Supreme Court of India transferred the administration of the Temple from the Kamakhya Debutter Board to the Bordeuri Samaj.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple & Pooja Timings

The General Darshan Timings of Kamakhya Temple at Guwahati (Assam) are as follows. On Special Occasions, like Durga Puja, the timings are modified.

5:30 AM	Snana of the Pithasthana.
6:00 AM	Nitya puja.
8:00 AM	Temple door open for devotees.
1:00 PM	Temple door closed for cooked offerings to the goddess followed by distribution among the devotees.
2:30 PM	Temple door reopens for the devotees.
5:30 PM	Aarati of Goddess followed by closing of the temple door for the night.

There are no defined visiting hours for the Pilgrims and Tourists. They can visit whenever the temple Remains open, which is from 5:30 AM in the morning to 10:00 PM in the night. On Special Occasions, these timings get extended.

Festivals

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Worship Practices

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Connectivity

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