Religious/PilgrimageFree entry
Tara Tarini Temple
Purushottampur, Berhampur
About this place
Tara Tarini Pitha is a sacred Shakti Pitha located on the Kumari Hills on the banks of the Rushikulya River, near Purushottampur, ~35 km from Berhampur. At 708 ft above the river, the twin goddesses Tara and Tarini are worshipped as manifestations of Adi Shakti. It is one of the four major Shakti Peethas of Odisha. A ropeway (₹60/person) connects hilltop to base. The site has 999 steps leading to the shrine.
Why it matters
Ancient dual-goddess shrine on Kumari Hills; Adi Shakti Peetha (one of 4 in Odisha); Sacred river Rushikulya gateway
17th century CE (current structure renovated by Basupraharaj); ancient origins · Kalinga temple architecture on natural hilltop
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Getting there
Nearest railway
Berhampur RS (32 km)
Nearest airport
Biju Patnaik Intl Airport, Bhubaneswar (174 km)
By road
Good — direct from Berhampur via Purushottampur on SH-17 (1 hr)
Plan your visit
6:30 AM – 8:30 PM
2–4 hours needed
Free entry
October to March (moderate weather, clear views)
Moderate/High
Kid friendly Photo spot 9/10