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Maa Tarini Temple

A Shakti shrine of Maa Tarini in Ghatagaon, Kendujhar district, Odisha

Checked 21 Oct 2026 with 2 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Biju Patnaik Airport at Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport, 174 km away.

  • By train

    Jajpur, Kendujhar Road is the nearest railway station.

  • By road

    National Highway 20 passes through Ghatagaon. Buses run from Kendujhar, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

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Why devotees come here

Maa Tarini Temple stands in Ghatagaon, a census town in Kendujhar district, Odisha. Odisha counts it among the state's most powerful Shakti shrines, and devotees believe the shrine fulfils wishes. The main shrine is dedicated to Maa Tarini, an embodiment of protection and divine strength.

The main shrine belongs to Maa Tarini, who is seen as an embodiment of protection and divine strength. The temple is revered in Odisha, which counts it among the state's most powerful Shakti shrines.

The shrine stands in Ghatagaon, a census town in Kendujhar district. Devotees believe the shrine fulfils wishes, so many return to give thanks. The shrine stands in Ghatagaon, a census town in Kendujhar district. A steady flow of pilgrims comes to the shrine, and they offer coconuts as a symbol of faith.

The energy of the temple is said to intensify during festivals such as Navratri. Ghatagaon lies at an elevation of 330 metres above mean sea level. National Highway 20 passes through Ghatagaon, and buses run from Kendujhar, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The temple is accessible by road from Kendujhar.

Festivals

  • NavratriNavratri

    The energy of the temple is said to intensify at this time.

Tips for your visit

  • Pilgrims offer coconuts at the shrine as a symbol of faith.
  • The temple draws a constant flow of pilgrims, according to the official listing.

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Questions people ask

Who is Maa Tarini?

The main shrine is dedicated to Maa Tarini, who is seen as an embodiment of protection and divine strength. Odisha counts the shrine among its most powerful Shakti shrines.

Can I reach the temple by bus?

Yes. Buses run from Kendujhar, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, and National Highway 20 passes through Ghatagaon.

Is the temple open in the afternoon?

Yes, with a break. The temple opens at 6 AM, closes from 1 PM to 2 PM, and stays open until 9 PM.

When is the best time to visit?

October to March is the best time to visit. Festivals such as Navratri bring more energy to the temple, and a constant flow of pilgrims comes to the shrine.

Is the temple on a national highway?

Yes. National Highway 20 passes through Ghatagaon, and the temple is accessible by road from Kendujhar.

How we checked this page

On 21 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Maa Tarini Temple, Odisha Tourism (Government of Odisha) odishatourism.gov.in
  2. Ghatgaon, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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