As the auspicious Phalaharini Amavasya approaches, the Tarapith Temple is set to witness an overwhelming influx of devotees. The celebrations will kick off with the morning Mangalarati, followed by evening rituals and a midnight aarti. Devotees will adorn the goddess Tara with a garland of fruits, offering either five or nine fruits as a symbol of devotion.
The temple will serve a variety of offerings, including plain rice, khichuri, pulao, fried items, sweets, and fish head during the day. The evening offerings will feature an array of fried dishes, khichuri, pulao, and meat. In light of the anticipated crowd, extensive security measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of all attendees. The term “Phalaharini” translates to “the one who removes negative outcomes,” reflecting the goddess’s role in dispelling misfortune.
Historically,on this day in the month of Jyeshtha,Sri Ramakrishna worshipped the goddess in her Shodashi form,one of the ten Mahavidyas. The goddess Kali is revered as Phalaharini during this significant Amavasya, marking a time of spiritual renewal and community gathering.
