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Tara Devi Temple is a famous temple of Shimla dedicated to Mata Tara, a form of Durga ji. This temple is located on hilltop surrounded by dense forest of pine and deodar. This temple is located around 15 km away from Shimla city. Temple is located just 4 km aside from Kalka Shimla Highway.
Tara Devi Temple is located 1851 meters above sea level. Travellers can see an unmatched view of valley from hilltop. A full view of Shimla city is also available to see from one side of Tara Devi Temple. Tara Devi Temple and surroundings are perfect to meditate and best for people who want to search their inner self.
Tara Devi Temple has been built by Sen dynasty king in 1766 AD. Giri Sen was the ruler of Junga Riyasat of that time. Raja Bhupender Singh of Bengal, who used to be the King of Junga Riyasat, built the temple around 250 years back by donating 50 bigha land. After this, Raja Balbir Singh rebuilt the temple and they devoted the murti of Ashtdhatu in the temple.
Tara Devi Temple can be reached by road from Shoghi. A nicely built double road is available to visit Tara Devi Temple. Travellers need to reach Shoghi; from Shoghi, a turn to Anandpur will take you to Tara Devi. Tara Devi Temple is 1.5 km away from Anandpur village by road.
Travellers also have option to visit Tara Devi Temple from Tara Devi Railway Station, where a trekking route of around 3 to 4 km will take you to the temple. A trekking route from Anandpur is also available to visit Tara Devi Temple from Anandpur village.
A regular HRTC bus service is available starting from 9 AM from Old Bus Stand of Shimla for Tara Devi Temple. Last bus is at 3 PM every day. On Sunday and Navratri, buses are available at a frequency of 1 hour from Old Bus Stand of Shimla for Tara Devi Temple.
Tara Devi Temple can also be reached by taxi. You can hire a taxi from Shoghi Taxi Union at Shoghi market. Approximately ₹500 would be charged for a sedan from Shoghi Bus Stand.
If you have planned a trip to Tara Devi, you should definitely visit the main temple of Tara Devi and take blessings. Sit inside the temple and feel the peace.
From Tara Devi Temple, you can view a panoramic view of Chail, Junga, and Sirmaur area. It is a 360-degree open view from all around the temple. You can click pictures and also make videos of this panoramic view of mountains. A view of Shimla town is also available from the front side of the temple.
Tara Devi Temple organizes Bhandara for devotees every Sunday. The Bhandara is cooked by temple staff and it is very tasty. You can have Bhandara as Prasad if you are visiting on Sunday. Bhandara timing is 10 AM to 4 PM every Sunday.
Tara Devi Temple is a must-visit place during Navratri. It feels like a fair at Tara Devi Temple. Thousands of people from Himachal Pradesh and other parts of the country visit Tara Devi Temple during Navratri. There are stalls of sweets and chai pakora. People sing bhajans and enjoy their visit to the deity. Other than this, Tara Devi Temple committee also organizes Jagran once a year. It is a very big event where renowned Jagran parties from all over India come to sing bhajans. It is a celebration where people sing bhajans and enjoy.
Yashvi Paradise Shimla is located 2 km away from Tara Devi Temple. Yashvi Paradise is one of the closest hotels near Tara Devi Temple. You also have option to park your vehicle at the hotel and trek up to Tara Devi Temple from a trekking route available from Yashvi Paradise Shimla.
