Maa Tarini Temple Ghatagaon (Odia: ମା ତାରିଣୀ ମନ୍ଦିର, ଘଟଗାଁ)
The Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatagaon (Odia: ମା ତାରିଣୀ ମନ୍ଦିର, ଘଟଗାଁ) is a prominent Hindu temple located in the Keonjhar district of the Indian state of Odisha. It is dedicated to Maa Tarini, a form of the Goddess Durga. The temple holds great religious significance and is revered by devotees from all over the region. The legend associated with the Maa Tarini Temple dates back centuries. According to the popular belief, the deity appeared in the dreams of a local tribal chief and instructed him to establish a temple for her. Following the divine instruction, the tribal chief built a small shrine, which eventually developed into the present-day temple. The temple complex is nestled amidst lush greenery, surrounded by hills and forests, creating a serene and spiritual ambiance. The main shrine of Maa Tarini is a simple structure with the idol of the goddess adorned with various ornaments and dressed in colorful attire. The idol is depicted with two hands, holding a sword and a lotus,