"The city of Tantra Mantra"
Tarapith Tourism
Tarapith is a famous Hindu pilgrimage in the state ofWest Bengaland a Shakti Peetha, believed to be the spot where Sati's third eye fell. Tara, another form of Sati, is worshipped in the temple.
The town of Tarapith is a small, crowded rural town near theDwarkariver in Birbhum district and is also called the city of Tantra Mantra or black magic. Another legend tells the story of how Shiva had drunk the poison - Halahala, that would save the universe. To soothe his burning throat, Tara had breast-fed Shiva and nursed him. The history of the place is steeped in black magic and there is a huge cremation ground adjacent to the powerful Shakti peeth. Chanting can be heard at the cremation grounds at all hours and a sense of mystery engulfs the village.
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What's Great?
Rich history. Beautiful temples.
What's not so Great?
Difficult to reach. Summers can be extreme.
For Whom
Gopalpur is a great getaway for those living in and around West Bengal and a great place for history buffs.
Mythology related to Tarapith
Legend has it, that the eyeball of Sati (Lord Shiva's wife) fell down at Tarapith. In Bengali, the eyeball is called 'Tara' and that is why the name of the village was changed from the earlier Chandipur to Tarapith. It is said that in ancient times Saint Bashistha attained his divinity by worshipping the Goddess Sati or Tara (in the form of Kali).
One Day Itinerary
Day 1-Arrive, check-in and rest. Then visit the local food joints and local bazaars.Day 2-Visit the Nalateshwari Temple, Bamdev Shangha Ashram and Tarapith Temple.
Restaurants and Local Food in Tarapith
There are many moderate local restaurants providing local Bengali cuisine.
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Sep-Maris the best time to visit Tarapith
The weather is pleasant throughout the year, the heat starts settling after September as it starts getting breezy, hinting the arrival of winters. Most people prefer visiting Tarapith during November - December because the weather then is excellent to support any tourist excursion, with mist in the air and a dash of cold, Tarapith is lovely during that time. Some people also specifically prefer visiting Bengal during Durga Pujo just to witness the celebrations in the city.
Weather in Tarapith
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Tarapith in Summer (March - June)
Summers are extremely hot and humid. The temperatures range between 22 to 40 degrees Celsius and this is not a good time to visit here.
Tarapith in Monsoon (July - September)
Tarapith experiences a very humid monsoon season with medium to heavy rainfall.
Tarapith in Winter (November - February)
Winters experience a pleasant climate with an average temperature of 10 degrees Celsius.
Monthly Weather in Tarapith
Month
Avg. Minimum (°C)
Avg. Maximum (°C)
January
13
25
February
15
29
March
20
32
April
24
35
May
25
35
June
27
35
July
27
32
August
27
33
September
27
32
October
24
33
November
19
29
December
14
25
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