"The city of Tantra Mantra"

Tarapith Tourism

Tarapith is a famous Hindu pilgrimage in the state of West Bengal and 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 the Dwarka river 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.

For Whom

Gopalpur is a great getaway for those living in and around West Bengal and a great place for history buffs.
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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.