India /West Bengal /Hooghly /Tarakeshwar

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. The prime attraction is the Lord Shiva temple, known as Tarakeshwar temple. The temple has an ‘atchala’ building structure with a ‘natmandir’ (Place for offering prayers) in front. The temple premises host shrines of Kali and Lakshmi-Narayan. 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. One can go for one day tours from this place to nearby cities.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 712410

STD Code: 712410

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Best Time to Visit:  Nov – Mar

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Tarakeshwar is one of the prominent pilgrimage centers in Bengal. Tarakeshwar is located near Serampore near Calcutta in Bengal.Tarakeshwar has Gopdanga, Chautara, Magra and Balgarh as neighboring towns and all these towns offer the Tarakeshwar pilgrims the necessary comforts and accommodations. If you have more time you can take up Sundarban tour.

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By Air : Kolkata is the nearest airport to Tarakeshwar. It is located at a distance of 58 km from Tarakeshwar. Taxi services are available from airport to Tarakeshwar temple at a fare of about Rs 750. Kolkata is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai and other major airports. Many direct flights to foreign cities are available from Kolkata.

By Train : Tarkeshwar has a main railway station. It is well connected to Howrah and other cities by rail.

By Bus : State road transport corporation buses connect Tarakeshwar with all neighboring cities. Special private buses operate from Kamarpukur (48 km), Kolkata and Howrah to Tarakeshwar.

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• Restaurant Amontran ;  Vivekananda Palli Rd, Vivekananda Palli, Tarkeshwar, West Bengal ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Food Garden ;  Bus Stand, Mainak Abashan Rd, Tarkeshwar, West Bengal ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Maha Shivratri ; Venue:  Tarakeshwar ; Period :  February-March. ; Details:  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.

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