The Tara Tarini Mela one of the biggest fairs of Odisha, takes place on each Tuesday in the month of Chaitra i.e., from around mid March to mid-April at Tara Tarini pitha, which is at a distance of 30 Kms from Berhampur. Wide number of devotees come from every corner of the district as well as out side the State in order to have darshan of Goddess Tara Tarini and perform their Manasika after fulfillment of their desire. A grand congregation takes place on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Tara Tarini Mela is also called as Chaitra Mela.