Tara Devi Temple Shimla 

History, Timings, Darshan, Aarti, Pooja Details, Festivals & Fairs, Langar, Location, Photography, Parking, Nearby Attractions,  Booking, How to Reach

History of Tara Devi Temple Shimla:

Shimla Tara Devi Temple situated in one of the beautiful paradises of Himachal that is Shimla. This temple is apparently built way back 250 years. This temple was constructed by King Bhupendra Sen. The temple is popular as a Hindu-Buddhists one. The deity in the temple is the goddess, Tara Devi. The temple resided on the top of the hill named Tarav. The idol of the temple is made out of eight different elements. The temple is popularly known for its eminent heritage. The temple welcomes you with the flattering and waving flags hoisted on the temple. Also, the view from the top of the Tarav hill is really amazing. The pleasant breeze and the eminent beauty around and the devotional atmosphere are one of the spectacular things to sense.

Tara Devi Temple Shimla Timings:

All Days of The Week

7.00 am to 6.30 pm

Tara Devi Temple Shimla Entry Fee:

No Entry Fee (Free)

Darshan Timings:

7.30 am to 6.00 pm

Archana:

Devotees could offer Archana (Hindu Ritual) to the deity through the priest

Note: Anything made With Leather is not allowed in the temple (Shoes, belts, Bags and other Leather kinds of stuff)

Tara Devi Temple Pooja Details:

Ritual	Timings
Mangala Aarti	8.00 am
Bhogh Aarti	12.00 Noon
Shayana Aarti	5.00 pm
Bhog	5.30 pm
Temple Closed	6.00 pm
Note: Every Sunday “LANGAR” is Organized in the Temple (Serving Food)

Location:

NH.22, Kachi Ghati,

Bagh, Shimla,

Himachal Pradesh 171001

Festivals Celebrated in the Temple:

• Navratri Celebrated 9 days
• Ashtami Celebrated During Dussehra
• Annual Fair (Mela) Celebrated Annually

Photography in Tara Devi Temple:

Allowed Outside the Temple (But Not Inside the Temple)

Parking:

Available

Accommodation:

Available

Nearby Attractions:

• Jakhoo Temple
• Mata Hatkoti temple
• Banthia Devta temple
• Kamna Devi temple
• Hanuman Temple
• Kali Bari Temple
• Durga Temple
• Laxminarayan Temple

How to Reach Shimla Tara Devi Temple?

By Air:

Jubbarhatti Airport is the nearest airport which is 22 km away from the temple

By Rail:

Kalka Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is 37.53 km away from Shimla

By Road:

Shimla is well connected with other major cities; also many private vehicles ply directly to the temple

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