Tārāpīṭha
The tantric seat of Bāmākhepā
⭐ Why it is famous
A powerful Tantric śakti-sthala where Tārā is worshipped as mother, made famous by the saint Bāmākhepā.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The stone Tārā is said to have been discovered by the sage Vasiṣṭha; the mahāśmaśāna beside the Dwarka river is central to its practice.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:00 – 21:00
- Bhoga at midday
- Ārati at dusk
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Animal sacrifice still practised on some days — visitors should be aware
- Amāvasyā and Kaumudī nights are intense
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Tārāpīṭha, Tarapith, BirbhumRampurhat (RPH) — 8 km
Tarapith bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Kolkata (CCU) — 250 km
Trains from Howrah/Sealdah to Rampurhat, then autos (20 min).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Lodges and dharmaśālās all around the temple
- Hotels at Rampurhat
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹8,500 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Bāmākhepā's samādhi
- Santiniketan (60 km)
- Bakreshwar hot springs
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–February