Maa Tara Chandi Temple

Location: Sasaram, Bihar

Maa Tara Chandi Temple holds an important place in the religious heritage of Sasaram and the Rohtas region. The sacred shrine is surrounded by the natural landscape of the Kaimur hills and is situated within a cave, creating a distinctive setting for worship. Devotees come here to pray to Maa Tara Chandi, perform religious rituals and seek blessings. Traditional accounts connect the temple with the Shakti Peetha tradition and associate the sacred site with Goddess Sati. The temple also has historical importance because of an inscription near the shrine linked with the medieval Kharwar ruler Pratap Dhavaldev. Its combination of religious significance, natural surroundings and historical heritage makes it an important pilgrimage site in Bihar.