It is widely assumed that a Sen kingdom monarch reportedly visited this region in the 1760s with a miniature idol of his family's personal god in the guise of a golden locket.  He fell asleep while hunting in the forest and fumbled his way back home and saw that Devi Tara and her guards, Lord Hanuman and Bhairav, had urged him to reveal them to the public in his dream. Consequently, the King decided to offer roughly 50 hectares of ground for the temple's construction. As a result, a shrine was erected there with a hardwood idol of the goddess for people seeking blessings in 1766 AD. 

After a few generations, some other monarch from the same lineage, King Bhupendra had a premonition wherein Ma Tara longed to be on the summit of Tarav Parvat. Shortly after, the shrine was relocated here, and in 1825, a splendid idol crafted of "Ashtadhatu'' was placed in a great ritual. Ever since, descendants of the Sen clan have followed traditional customs, worshiping their ancestral Goddess on Ashtami day each year.
 

It is a Pahari-style architectural treasure, which has been completely reconstructed because the timber used in its creation had lost consistency due to prolonged contact with the air. The restoration of the shrine in its former shape cost more than INR 6 crores. The gates and hardwood framework of the shrine have indeed been purposefully designed with figurines of Goddesses. Aside from that, you'll notice a lot of silver and gold in the hallowed area. A further appealing aspect of this religious site is its serenity in Shimla's lovely atmosphere. Simply entering the shrine will allow you to experience lots of energy all around you.

• It is well-known for its remarkable heritage. The charming and fluttering banners hung on the shrine greet visitors. The vista from the summit of Tarav hill is also breathtaking.
• The lovely air, the awe-inspiring beauty all around, and the religious ambiance are only a few examples of the seren activities people indulge in. 
• If you happen to visit on Sunday, you should also participate in the Langars organized here. 
• Festivals like Durga Pooja, Dussehra, and Navratri are celebrated with grandeur and glory here. 
   

• You would not be permitted to enter the shrine if you are carrying something made of leather. 
• When choosing a private car, it is critical to choose a trained and expert driver because the road is tiny and the trip is perilous.
• Photography is strictly prohibited within the temple. You can click pictures outside the temple premises.
   

Shimla can be visited any time of the year, but the best time to visit the Tara Devi Temple is from June to October. The months are pleasant and you can even coincide your dates with festivals to enjoy the gleam of this site even more. Moreover, Sundays are the best fit out of all the other days to visit the temple and see its unseen splendor. 

• Jakhoo Temple
• Mata Hatkoti temple
• The Ridge
• Mall Road
• Kali Bari Temple
• Christ Church
• Annandale Ground
   

• The kings of the Sen dynasty hailed from Bengal, so in that era, this temple was built so far from their home region. 
• This location is renowned for fresh air and a noise-free environment. 
• The original idol was made from wood, the temple was officially constructed in 1825 when the idols got their permanency.