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Tara Jayanti will be observed on Sunday, April 6, 2025 . This auspicious occasion falls on the Chaitra Shukla Navami Tithi, as per the Hindu calendar. Significance of Tara Jayanti Tara Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Tara, one of the ten Mahavidyas in Hinduism, who is revered as the Shakti (divine energy) of Tarakeshwara Rudravatara, a form of Lord Shiva.
The origins of Goddess Tara can be traced back to Swatantra Tantra, where it is mentioned that she manifested on the banks of the Cholana River (Cholata Sarovar) in the western part of Mount Meru. The great sage Maharishi Vasistha was the first to practice the Sadhana of Goddess Tara Mahavidya. He followed an ancient Tantric method known as Chinachara, which led him to attain spiritual enlightenment and divine powers.
This deep devotion to Goddess Tara earned him the title Vasistharadhita. Forms of Goddess Tara Goddess Tara is worshipped in multiple forms, each symbolizing different aspects of divine power: Several important shrines are dedicated to Goddess Tara across India. Some of the most significant ones include: Another story tells of Lord Shiva narrating the glory of Goddess Tara to Devi Parvati.
After the fall of Ravana, Goddess Tara was adorned with weapons like a sword, a severed male head, a dagger, and the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of fearlessness). Her intense and fearsome form frightened the gods, and she later covered herself with a tiger skin given by Lord Brahma. This led to her being worshipped as Lambodari.
Worship and Rituals of Tara Jayanti Devotees observe Tara Jayanti with devotion and perform special rituals to seek the blessings of the Goddess. The major practices include:.
