Goddess
The main diety of this temple is Goddess Bhagwati, who is an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. It is a black stone sculpture about 1.6 m in height. She is in an intensely pleasant mood. On either side of the main deity, there are two smaller female deities which are worshipped by the people as Ekjata and Nil Saraswati.
Interesting Facts
- The Tara Temple, famous for the Tanrik cult of worshipping, draws ewvotees from different parts of the country and Nepal. A ten-day festival here during the Shardiya Navratra draws an estimated ten lakh devots.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit area October to December.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Rajhanpur Bus Stand |
10 KM | 18004253266 |
 Saharsa Junction |
15 KM | 139 |
 Biratnagar Airport |
136 KM | 7721462060 |
Architecture
It is an Ancient and Historical Temple, there is a koneru infront of the temple named as Pokhar. The village is a pre-eminently Buddhist site which, historians say, was known as Aapan Nigam during the Buddha period. A rare image of Lord Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana is also available in the temple.
Religious Significance
Going further back in the past, we find that Muni Vasistha installed the idol of Maa Ugratara at Mahishmati (present Mahishi), situated on the banks of Dhemuda (Dharmamula) river after the Mahasiddhi of Ugratara Vidya in the Himalayan Terai Tibet. Legends also state that parrots and other birds also used to talk about scripture due to constant debate.
History
Rani Padmavati, daughter-in-law of Darbhanga Maharaj, is said to have been in the 16th century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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