Temple for the worship Of

Maa Tara

Temple for the worship Of Maa Tara

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Maa Tara Temple — Mahishi, Saharsa District, Bihar (India)

Location

The Maa Tara Temple is located in the sacred village of mahishi, in the saharsa district of bihar, near the holy waters of the koshi river. This region lies in the ancient land of mithila, a territory deeply connected with Maa Shakti, tantric traditions, and vedic culture.

Key location details:

  • Village: mahishi
  • District: saharsa, bihar
  • Nearby landmark: banks of the sacred koshi river
  • Distance from saharsa city: approx. 16 km
  • Nearest major town: madhepura (32–35 km)

The peaceful rural surroundings and the powerful shakti vibrations make mahishi a spiritually charged destination.

History

A revered Shakti Peetha of mithila

The Maa Tara Temple of mahishi is one of the most ancient Shakti Peethas of the mithila region. According to sacred tradition, this is the spot where Maa Sati’s Right Eye (in some beliefs Her “Netra” or “Tara”) is said to have fallen after Her Divine Body was cut by Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra.
For this reason, mahishi is considered an Eye-Peetha Of Maa Shakti, making it one of the most powerful centers of Devi worship in north india.

Link to the Mahavidya tradition

Maa Tara, the Second of the Dasa Mahavidyas, is worshipped here in Her Fierce yet compassionate form.
In mahishi, Maa Tara is revered as:

  • The One Who Saves
  • The One Who Removes fear
  • The One Who Grants liberation (moksha)
  • The One Who Bestows divine knowledge

This region has historically been a seat of tantric sadhana, where sages and practitioners performed intense worship to receive Maa’s Blessings.

Mentions in ancient texts

The Mahishi Tara Peetha is referenced in several ancient and medieval tantric scriptures. It is believed that the spiritual energy of this Shrine predates even the Tarapith Shrine of bengal.

Many Saints of mithila performed Tara sadhana here, making it a renowned center for:

  • Mahavidya worship
  • Tantric meditation
  • Vedic rituals

Present-day Temple

Today, the Temple houses:

  • A Sacred Stone Symbol representing Maa Tara
  • A traditional mithila-style sanctum
  • Daily offerings of red flowers, blue cloth, and incense
  • Devotional singing and chanting of Tara mantras

The presence of Maa Tara here is considered extremely powerful, especially during early morning and evening hours.

How to reach Maa Tara Temple — mahishi

By air

  • Nearest airport: darbhanga airport
  • Distance: approx. 130 km
    Taxis and private vehicles can be hired from the airport to saharsa → mahishi.

By train

The nearest railway station is:

  • Saharsa junction (shc)
    • Distance: approx. 16 km from mahishi
    • Well connected to patna, delhi, kolkata, guwahati, and other major cities.

From saharsa station, local autos, taxis, and buses travel frequently toward mahishi.

By road

Mahishi is well connected via:

  • Saharsa – madhepura road
  • NH-107 and nearby regional routes

Distance by road:

  • From saharsa: 16 km
  • From madhepura: 32 km
  • From patna: approx. 200 km

Local transport (autos, magic vans, mini-buses) is easily available.