Maa Ugratara Temple is located at Bhusandpur and 55 km distance from Bhubaneswar and 35 km from Balugaon. Goddess Durga is worshipped in this temple in the form of Ugratara. The idol of Mother Tara is Chaturbhuja, who is holding potent weapons in her hands. She is very popular as Ugratara and benevolence to the adorers. A sacred and religious place surrounded by 12 mountains is Maa Ugratara Temple. The Peetha of Ugratara is one of the unique Peethas not only in India but all over the world. Maa Ugra Tara, locally known as Tarade, is the famous deity of the Khordha district.
Legend has it that Saints used to worship here since ancient times. That is why this Peetha is called Tantrapitha. Maa Ugratara Temple worships Maa Kali, Tara, Sodashi, Bhubaneswari, Bhairavi, Chinnabasta, Dhumabati, Baglamukhi, Matangi and Maa Kamala in Dussehra. There are two types of Dussehra observed here: Basantika Durga Puja and Sharadiya Durga Puja. This puja starts from Mulastami and will continue till Dashara. When Parvan comes, the Durgapuja festival of Maa Ugratara is the main event, and many devotees from the state and outside the state spend their holidays here.
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- Maa Ugratara Temple in Bhusandpur, Khordha, is not just a religious site but also a great tourist destination.
- It offers spiritual peace, history, and natural beauty, making it a perfect stop for pilgrims and travellers.
- There are many Pindis spots near the temple for feasts.
- The tiffin stall and pooja shop are near the temple.
- Bike and Car parking are free.
- There is a facility for Anna Prasad inside the temple, but booking is required.
- The road is good and only 2 km from NH 16
- The mobile network is good.
- The behaviour of the temple (Nana)worshippers is very good.
- Ugratara mandir is one of the famous Shakti Pitha of Odisha.
- This place is renowned for fishermen’s ground because Chilika Lake is near this village.
- Ugratara temple is crowded with tourists, as it is near the Migratory birds at Chilika Lake.
- A sacred and religious place surrounded by 12 mountains is Maa Ugratara Mandir.
- Bhusandpur Ugratara temple is a famous temple in the Khordha District.
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