Tara Tarini: A revered Shakti Peetha & Tantra Peetha

The Tara Tarini shrine is considered as one of the most revered Shakti Peetha & Tantra Peetha and major pilgrimage centre of Shakta(Shaktism) sect of Hinduism.

Shakti Peethas are holy abode of Parashakti.

The origin of Shakti Peethas are related to the Daksha yagna and Sati's self-immolation.This peetha is believed to have originated from the body parts of the corpse of Sati Devi, when Shiva carried it and wandered after Sati's self-immolation.

There are 51 Shakti Peethas and 26 Upa Peethas originated and they are spread across the Indian sub continent.
51 Shakti Peeths are believed to be representing the 51 alphabets in Sanskrit.

The Shakti Peetha shrines lead to the development of Shaktism in India.

Sati Devi's breasts are believed to have fallen here in Tara Tarini.