Tara Sthan (Mahishi)

Taara Sthan Mahishi is one of the historical place which valuable importance made a religious impact on Mithila culture. Where the Hinduism boasts over lots of variety in itself, Tara Sthan is one of them.

That was my life’s first journey to Mahishi during Dashahra Puja. It’s distance about 16 kms. From Saharsa District headquarter where an ancient temple of Bhagwati Tara is built. The idol of Bhagwati Tara is said to be very old and draws devotees from far and . There are two smaller deities which are worshipped by the people as Ekjata and Nil Saraswati. This temple is very famous, it is always crowded here.  Devotees come and wish blessings for happiness and success for their life.

But one thing I saw there which will always remember.  As per the customs of Hindu religion they committed oblation to their deities. And after getting their desired inclination they make oblation during Dahshra Puja. I saw there the campus of temple was full of blood-red of goat and buffalo sacrifice.

In the first look it never allow our heart to be happen this cruel oblation of innocent animals. Today many organizations and philanthropist who work for animals are working against oblation. Many of the films made on this brutal activity to aware from Superstition. There is one of the telefilm “Rakt Tilak” made on this custom by a local filmmaker. Rakt Tilak is a awarded film in Australian film festival.

 But it has been a  tradition there are the belief in religion which always seen as the blessings of god. After all  My journey was fantastic and remarkable. Specially Mahishi is situated beside Koshi river the environment is so calm and full of peace. The villagers is are Brahman Pandits are in majority. 

    Coordinates :25.8540° N, 86.4690° E
Ways to reach Mahishi :                            
1) By rail route from Patna to Saharsa: 239 kms.
                       Or
By bus route from Patna to Saharsa: 250 kms.

      2) By road route from Saharsa to Mahishi: 16 kms.

    Hotels in Saharsa: 
1) VIjieya Hotel (Luxury)
2) Satkar Hotel
3) Rajmitra Hotel
4) Sangam Vihar (Luxury) 
5) Koshi Vihar (Semi Luxury)

    Restaurant in Saharsa:
1) Anup Bhawan restaurant 
2) Koshi nivas