Temple for the worship Of

Maa Tara

Temple for the worship Of Maa Tara

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Maa Tara Temple — Kathmandu, Nepal

Location

The Maa Tara Temple in kathmandu, nepal is situated within the sacred surroundings of the Pashupatinath Temple complex, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus worldwide. This Temple is an important center for Maa Tara’s worship in the himalayan region.

Location details:

  • City: kathmandu
  • Area: Pashupatinath Temple complex
  • District: kathmandu district
  • Country: nepal
  • Nearby landmarks:
    • Lord Pashupatinath Temple
    • Bagmati river ghats
    • Guhyeshwari Shakti Peetha (another powerful Shrine Of Maa Shakti)

The Temple’s placement within this ancient spiritual corridor gives it an intense and deeply mystical atmosphere, ideal for Maa Tara’s tantric worship.

History

Ancient shakta and tantric roots

Kathmandu valley has been a major center of shakta, tantric, and Mahavidya traditions for over a thousand years. Maa Tara, the Second of the Dasa Mahavidyas, is worshipped here in Her powerful Himalayan Form — as the compassionate savior, the liberator, and The Divine Mother Who Removes fear and suffering.

Connection to vajrayana and nepalese shaktism

Nepal has a unique blend of:

  • Hindu shakta worship, and
  • Buddhist vajrayana Tara worship

In both traditions, Maa Tara is revered as The Goddess Who Protects, Heals, and Guides souls toward enlightenment.
The Temple in kathmandu celebrates this ancient unity, where Maa Tara of the Hindu Mahavidya tradition and Tara of Buddhist lineage are understood as One Divine Mother.

Integration within Pashupatinath complex

The Maa Tara Temple is believed to be centuries old. It was constructed by royal patrons and tantric practitioners who considered this region a natural Seat of Maa Shakti.

It stands close to:

  • Guhyeshwari Temple, one of the most powerful Shakti Peethas
  • Ancient cremation ghats, where tantric rituals and meditations were historically performed

This makes the Temple spiritually aligned with deep tantric vibrations — ideal for Tara sadhana, mantra recitation, and Mahavidya upasana.

Present-day Temple

Today, the Temple houses:

  • A Sacred Image of Maa Tara in Her compassionate form
  • Daily worship with incense, blue cloth, lotus flowers, and traditional offerings
  • Tantric rituals during special days like Navratri and Tara Jayanti

The Temple attracts devotees from nepal, india, bhutan, and across the world.

How to reach Maa Tara Temple — kathmandu

By air

  • Nearest airport: tribhuvan international airport, kathmandu
  • Distance: approx. 4–5 km from Pashupatinath complex
    Taxi, cab services, and ride-share options are easily available outside the airport.

By road

Kathmandu is well connected by road from:

  • Pokhara
  • Bharatpur
  • Birgunj
  • India–nepal border points (raxaul, sunauli, jogbani)

Local transportation to Pashupatinath includes:

  • Taxis
  • Mini-buses
  • Electric rickshaws
  • Local buses

From the road entrance of the Pashupatinath complex, the Temple is a short walk inside the sacred campus.