Tarakeshwar Tourism, West Bengal India

Tarakeshwar, one of the most acclaimed religious destinations in West Bengal of India, is perfectly situated in a picturesque town in the district of Hooghly. This temple town hosts millions of pilgrims from all through India and also from foreign countries. The famous Tarakeshwar Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is a major shivaite pilgrim center coming under the twelve Jyotirlinga temples.

Tarakeshwar, one of the most acclaimed religious destinations in West Bengal of India, is perfectly situated in a picturesque town in the district of Hooghly. This temple town hosts millions of pilgrims from all through India and also from foreign countries. The famous Tarakeshwar Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is a major shivaite pilgrim center coming under the twelve Jyotirlinga temples. Tarakeshwar is overwhelmed by the flow of pilgrims during the Sravan month (July – August). Maha Shivratri is an important festival in this town. It is celebrated with major fairs and shopping festivals. It is celebrated in a grandeur style in the month of February-March. Other festival celebrated here are the Bengali New Year or the Chaitra Sankranti festival.

Tarakeswar is a renowned place of pilgrimage and the one of the most important centre of the Shaiva sect in West Bengal. 58 kms away from Calcutta, Tarakeswar can be reached conveniently by train. The principal attraction is the temple of Taraknath, an 'atchala' structure with a 'natmandir' in front. Close by are the shrines of Kali and Lakshmi-Narayan. Dudhpukur, a tank to the north of the Shiva temple is believed to fulfill the prayers of those who takes a dip in it.