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Posted: Apr 19 2013 (16:48)

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Apr 19 2013 (16:48)   TAK/Tarakeswar (4 PFs)
 
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Planning an early morning trip tomorrow along with my sahadharmini to the shrine of Lord Shiva aka Taraknath at the temple town of Tarakeshwar, 57 kms from Howrah.
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.
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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.
(Source : Internet)
More to follow after the trip is over.

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Apr 22 2013 (19:17)
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Ya, who else.
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Apr 23 2013 (16:42)
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Very good evening sir,
Thanks for the update and I will miss the Malgudi days. Well everything goes change phase over the time only remains the golden memories.
It would be nice if we make a tour to Banana Leaf. Will be my pleasure to see you all there next time albeit not too in distance future.
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May 14 2013 (12:15)
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Beautiful place for railfanning but also dangerous ..
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Oct 06 2013 (09:56)
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tarakeswar temple & dudh pukur
pic quality is not so good as clicked by mobile
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