Tarapith Maa Tara Puja

Tara Ma Puja at Tarapith is one of the most spiritually potent forms of Shakti worship in Hinduism. Located in Birbhum district of West Bengal, Tarapith is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where it is believed that the third eye of Sati fell. Maa Tara, a fierce form of Goddess Kali, is worshipped here in both a tantric and compassionate motherly form.

Benefits of Maa Tara Puja at Tarapith:

1. Spiritual Growth and Liberation (Moksha)

• Worshipping Maa Tara is believed to help the devotee move beyond material attachments.

• Tantric rituals at Tarapith aim for spiritual enlightenment and breaking the cycle of birth and death.

2. Removal of Fear and Protection from Evil

• Maa Tara, being a fierce deity, protects her devotees from black magic, evil spirits, and negative energies.

• She gives strength to overcome fear, inner demons, and mental distress.

3. Fulfillment of Desires

• Devotees often perform special pujas (like Tara Sadhana) to fulfill personal desires — be it wealth, health, progeny, or success.

• Many claim miraculous experiences after performing the puja with pure devotion.

4. Relief from Diseases and Health Issues

• It is believed that sincere puja and offering to Maa Tara can bring relief from chronic illnesses or mental afflictions.

• Some visit Tarapith specifically to seek healing blessings.

5. Blessings for Childbirth and Fertility

• Couples praying for children often visit Tarapith and perform pujas for fertility and safe childbirth.

6. Mental Peace and Emotional Stability

• Maa Tara is called “the savior in crisis.” Devotees report feeling deep inner peace after worship.

• Her compassionate form provides emotional healing, especially during grief or trauma.

7. Enhanced Tantric and Yogic Powers (for practitioners)

• For sadhaks following the tantric path, Tarapith is a center of higher spiritual practices.

• The energy of the place is believed to accelerate siddhi (spiritual attainments).

Popular Rituals and Offerings:

• Daily Puja and Arati

• Bali (ritual animal sacrifice) – done in a traditional context (optional and symbolic in many cases now)

• Charanamrit (holy water) from Maa Tara’s feet

• Offerings of sweets, liquor, hibiscus flowers, and red garments

Important Tips:

• Best visited during Amavasya (new moon), as it is especially potent for tantric practices.

• Go with pure devotion; even simple offerings done with faith are said to be powerful.

• Early morning puja and darshan at the main temple are considered most auspicious.