In Odisha, Ghatgaon Tarini is a famous pilgrimage center. This temple is dedicated to Maa Tarini (form of Devi Durga), Maa Tarini temple built in the modern era, the raw form of the deity justifies its ancient origin. Maa Tarini is always kind towards her devotees. The nearest forest reserve that enhances the beauty of Maa Tarini Peeth is the shelter of various wildlife. There is more crowd in Devi Peeth on Tuesday.
Above the entrance of the temple, the Sun God is seated on seven white horses. The temple has more than four gates, which makes the entry and departure of devotees easy. There is a provision of clean drinking water and free parking for vehicles for the convenience of the devotees coming from outside. Special care has been taken for cleanliness inside the temple premises.
Pouranik Katha:
Locals say that the King of Kendujhar was bringing Maa Tarini from Puri to Kendujhar with the condition that she would not move forward if she turned back. Raja was riding a horse and Mata was going after him. Raja came to know that the mata Tarini was coming back due to the sound of her jewelery but in the thick forest, the sound of jewels did not come near Ghatgaon and Raja looked back and saw that she was not coming. But mata Tarini was coming and the sound of her jewelery was not coming due to the soil of the forest. Due to the situation, maa Tarini stayed there and started worshiping as the queen of the forest.
Festivals:
The Chaiti Yatra is the most popular and famous festival of this place which is celebrated in the month of April. Generally it is celebrated between the last 5 days of Chaitra and first 2 days of Baisakh i.e. between 9-15 April every year. The first day of Baisakh is considered as the Odiya New Year.
Devotees very fondly offer coconut to Devi and this temple is worshiped by tribal priests. Devotees also offer bells to mata to fulfill their wishes. Locals celebrate Maha Bisub Sankranti in the month of Chaitra Purnima. Millions of tourists from within and outside the state visit Mata throughout the year. Maa Tarini Peeth is just 45 km from Kendujhar town.
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