Taraknath Temple
| Taraknath Temple | |
|---|---|
তারকেশ্বর মন্দির | |
Hooghly | |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Tarakeswar |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
  Shown within West Bengal | |
| Geographic coordinates | 22°53′07″N 88°01′03″E / 22.8854°N 88.0176°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Hindu temple architecture |
| Founder | Raja Bharamalla Rao |
The Taraknath temple, dedicated to the
Lakshmi Narayan. Dudhpukur, a tank to the north of the Shiva temple is believed to fulfil the prayers of those taking a dip in it.[1]
Baba Taraknath also known as Baba Tarakeshwar or Baba Tarakeshwarnath. He is a violent (Ugra) form of Lord Shiva who drank venom (Vish) during
Samudra-manthan
.
Tarakeshwarnath is the husband of Bhagwati Tara. His shivalinga is also situated in Bengal, a few kilometres away from Tarapith. He grants his devotees a good health and life from which anything can be achieved.
It is said that those who are true devotees of Tara and Tarak , Bhagwati Tara breastfeeds that devotee and then the devotee attains moksha or salvation.
Legends
As per local legends, the temple was built by Raja Bharamalla Rao[
Festivities
Pilgrims visit the temple throughout the year, especially on Mondays. But thousands of pilgrims visit Tarakeswar on the occasions of '
Sravana
(mid-July to mid-August) is auspicious for Shiva when celebrations are held n each Monday.
References
- ^ a b "TARAKESHWAR: Shivaratri: Night Of The Lord, Destroyer Of Evil". Outlook Traveller. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2012.
- ^ Tarakeshwar Temple
External links
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