Private Guided Day Trip to Tarapith

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Tour Duration

12 to 14 hours (Flexible)

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Easy Pickup

Free hotel pickup & drop.

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Language

English

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Tour Assistance

Available free with every tour.

Overview: Private Guided Day Trip to Tarapith

Tarapith is a sacred and spiritual village situated in Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is much-admired for its tantric temple and adjacent cremation ground where saints have been performing tantric rituals called sadhana. The Tantric Hindu temple is dedicated to the goddess Tara, a formidable tantric aspect of Devi, the chief temples of Shaktism. Tarapith has marked its characteristic as the chief of temples where Shaktism is worshipped. There are mythological tales on Tarapith. The eyeball (Tara) of goddess Sati fell on this village and it was named Tarapith. According to another section of mythologists, Tarapith is not a pith but the place is indebted to holiness as one of the legendary sagas Basistha worshipped the goddess Tara in the form of Tara. The goddess Tara is a form of Kali with two hands, garlanded with snakes and adorned in sacred threads. It takes around five hours by car to reach Tarapith from Kolkata.

Highlights: Private Guided Day Trip to Tarapith

- Tarapith Temple: The Tara temple in Tarapith is a medium-sized temple. Its reputation as a pilgrimage center with the deity of Tara preserved in it. The temple was constructed in 1255. Its base is thick with solid walls, built of red brick. The superstructure has covered passages with many arches. It touches the pinnacle with a spire. The main temple might be medium-sized but constructed of marble and terra cotta. The gigantic doors coming in the way to main place of worship have carved and are constructed of imprinted metal with highly exquisite designs of several religious symbols. The image of the deity is preserved under the roof space in the sanctum. The blood sacrifice of goats is a daily norm in the temple. Devotees who offer such goat sacrifices seek blessings from the deity.
- Tarapith Maha Sasan: Tarapith Maha Sasan is a propitious place adjoining to the Tarapith temple. It is famous for tantric rituals. This is a place where many saints reside in this cremation ground permanently ad perform their meditation and tantric rituals. It is said that third eye of Sati had fallen here and it is often said that while performing sadhana the saints smell out the reflection of supernatural and extra-ordinary power.
- Bamakhepa Temple: Sri Bamdev Smriti, a pink-colored temple dedicated to saint Bamakhyapa, the legendary tantric with divine craziness for goddess Tara. There is a tomb and a samadhi right outside the temple and people often tender prayers and offerings in the name of the saint.
- Bamakhyapa: A saint, held in great admiration in Tarapith was Sadhak Bamakhyapa, popularly known as ‘mad saint’. He was a contemporary of another legendary Bengali saint Ramkrishna. Born in 1837, Bamakhyapa left his house at a young age and started performing tantric sadhana under the guidance of saint Kailspathi Baba who lived in Tarapith. Bamakhyapa settled there. He transcended in yoga and tantric sadhana and became the spiritual head of Tarapith. He lived near the temple and meditated, sitting on the cremation ground. The ardent devotee of goddess Tara, Bamakhyapa died in 1911 and his shrine is located within the vicinity of the Tara temple.

Why Kolkata Trips?

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Free Tour Assistance

Before booking till end of Tour, a dedicated Tour Assistant will be available.

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Curated Experiences and Flexible Itineraries

Discover Tarapith with a Private guide, AC car with hotel pickup.

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Hassle-Free Booking & Secure Payment

Booking your tour with us is simple, secure, and convenient. We accept all major Credit and Debit Cards, making the payment process smooth and stress-free for our guests.

Tour Cost

USD 220 per guest.
(minimum 2 guests are required or one willing to pay for two)

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What is included?

Customised Private Tour by Air-Conditioned Vehicle along with Govt. approved Professional Tour Guide.
All essential Fees & Taxes as per the Itinerary, including Guide Fees, Fuel, Parking & Toll Charges.
Refreshments & Packed Drinking Water.
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off for a seamless travel experience.
A scheduled lunch break (meal cost not included), giving you the flexibility to try local flavors.

What is not included?

Gratuities (at your discretion).
Meals and personal expenses unless specified.

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