Things to do in Tarakeswar, West Bengal
Tarakeswar is a famous sacred city and a municipality in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Tarakeswar is called "Baba Dham" or "The city of Shiva".
5 places to visit in and around Tarakeswar, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Baba Taraknath Temple
The Taraknath temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva worshiped as Tarakanatha, is a major pilgrimage spot in the town of Tarakeswar, West Bengal, India.
- 2Taraknath temple
The Taraknath temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva worshiped as Tarakanatha, is a major pilgrimage spot in the town of Tarakeswar, West Bengal, India.
- 3Dudhpukur
The tank is believed to fulfil the prayers of those taking a dip in it. According to mythology, the tank was originally filled with milk (দুধ dudh) for the purification of the body, soul and mind.
- 4Rampara Kalibari
The Rampara Kalibari is a Hindu temple located in Rampara near Kolkata, just 35 km away from Kolkata. The presiding deity of the temple is Siddheshwari Kali, an aspect of Kali, Siddheshwar is the name of Lord Shiva, Siddheshwari is the feminine form of that.
- 5Jagatnagar Kalibari
Jagatnagar Kalibari is a Hindu temple located in Jagatnagar near Singur in Hooghly district, dedicated to goddess Kali. It is situated 34 km away from Kolkata.