Taraknath Temple, Tarakeshwar, West Bengal India
Taraknath Temple TARAKESHWAR Attractions, Sightseeing, Tourist places, Places to See West Bengal India
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Taraknath Temple is the prime attraction of Tarakeshwar village of Hooghly District. Taraknath Temple, dedicated to Lord Taraknath, was constructed in the year 1729 by Raja Bharamalla. The temple is built in central West Bengal style of temple architecture with features such as ‘atchala’ and ‘natmandir’. The temple has four roofs above the sanctum sanctorum and extended galleries for the congregation of the devotees. Taraknath Temple is considered among one of the 12 abodes of Lord Shiva or the Jyotirlinga temples in India. This temple also has minor shrines dedicated to Goddess Kali and Lord Lakshmi-Narayan. Some of the auspicious occasions at this temple are Sravan month, Maha Shivratri, Chaitra Sankranti, etc.
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