Tara Devi Temple history- One of the Top Attractions in Shimla, India

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Shimla has so many unique locations to present to tourists. It is beautiful and charming, which gives the visitors a unique positive vibe. Shimla has many temples, but there is one impressive and ancient temple that catches a lot of appeal. Yes! You guessed it right; it is the mesmerizing Tara Devi temple. Covered with gentle valleys and just 11 km away from the city center, your trip to Shimla is incomplete if you do not visit this temple and cherish its beauty. Unfortunately, one has to visit the temple to soak up all this place’s divinity.

History of the temple

The history of the temple dates back more than 250 years ago. It has an idol of Goddess Tara Devi, brought from West Bengal to Himachal Pradesh. One fine day a king from the Sen Dynasty was visiting the area, and he went for a hunt in the nearby forests. Unfortunately, he got lost and had to sleep in the jungle. Later, he dreamt Devi Tara and Lord Hanuman, and Bhairava visiting him and suggested that a temple be made in Devi’s name.

The king took upon the task almost immediately and even donated some of his lands for the same. A temple was built with a wooden idol of Mata Tara Devi to be worshiped by the devotees.

After a few years, another king from the same dynasty had a dream where Mata insisted on relocating the temple to the Tarav Parvat. As requested, a magnificent idol made of a rare combination of 8 metals was installed with due rituals. People today continue to go to the temple to offer their prayers.

Mata Tara Devi

tara devi temple

Mata Tara Devi is a Goddess of compassion. She is fearsome and caring for her devotees at the same time. She is loves and helps the people of Earth in every way they need. Mata Tara Devi is a form of Mata Kali. Legends say that Mata Tara Devi will take as many forms as required by the people of the Earth to help them and nurture them.

If a devotee believes in her and takes her name in pain, she comes to help and takes away all the pain. Her temple unimaginably provides serenity and peace.

Not only the location but the architecture itself is so breathtaking that listening to the stories of her helping the people of Earth is impressive and divine at the same time.