Tara Jayanti 2026

According to Hindu calendar, Mahatara Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Navami Tithi. As per the description found in Swatantra Tantra, Goddess Tara had appeared on the banks of Cholana River or Cholata Sarovar in the western part of Mount Meru. Goddess Tara is the Shakti of Tarakeshwara Rudravatara of Lord Shiva. Sadhana of Goddess Tara Mahavidya was first done by Maharishi Vasistha, due to which he is also called Vasistharadhita. Maharishi Vashishtha had worshipped Goddess Tara through a tantric method called Chinachara, as result of which he attained Siddhi. Goddess Tara is worshiped in the forms of Ekajata, Ugratara, and Neela Saraswati. Devi Ugratara Shaktipeetha is situated in Mahishi village of Saharsa district of Bihar, where Goddess Tara is seated along with Goddess Ekjata and Neel Saraswati. Sage Vasistha had attained Siddhis by doing Tara Mahavidya Sadhana here. The worship of Mother Tara is considered to be related to Kalikula. According to beliefs, the Goddess wore blue color form to kill Hayagriva. The blue color form of Goddess Kali became world famous as Goddess Tara. Shaktipeetha of Tara Devi is situated on the banks of Dwarka River in the Virabhoomi of West Bengal, which is famous by the name of Tara Peetha. According to religious legends, the eyes of Goddess Sati had fallen at this place, hence She is also known as Nayantara. The literal meaning of Tara is the one who liberates from material world; hence Goddess Tara is worshiped as the goddess who provides salvation. By worshiping Goddess Tara, all the enemies of the seeker are destroyed and speech accomplishment is also achieved. According to the description found in religious texts, in ancient times, the worship of Tara Mahavidya was prevalent in areas like China, Tibet and Ladakh.