Location :  Taratarini Pitha, District Ganjam, Orissa.
Day according to Lunar Calendar : 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of Chaitra
Time of the festivity : Mid March to Mid April

India is the land of fairs and festivals. Different states of India bear different cultures and traditions which attract tourists from foreign countries as well as from neighboring states. 5000 years old Hindu culture gives an enriched background to every festival that takes place in India.

Orissa is one of the oldest states that hold a glorious past of India. The religious life and the cultural heritage of Orissa can be well evident in the fairs and festivals of Orissa. Taratarini Mela in Orissa is one of the main festivals in Orissa. Taratarini fair is regarded as an important event that gathers various devotees from different corners of the state and the country.

Description of Taratarini Mela:
Taratarini Mela of Orissa is a significant event that brings thousands of tourists. The fair is an occasion where devotees of different cultures and background come to make the festival a successful one.

Taratarini mela takes place at Taratarini Pitha which is 30 kms away from Berhampur. Berhampur is a well-known town in Orissa and is well accessible by railways and road route. The mela draws people from far and wide with its colorful and vibrant atmosphere. Parents bring their children for their well being to the Taratarini Mela.

Time For Celebration of Taratarini Mela:
Taratarini Mela is celebrated from mid of March to mid of April, which is the month of Chaitra according to Oriya calendar. This fair is one of the eminent fairs in Orissa and locals participate in the fair to make it a grand occasion.