Shakti Peeth 3 of 51 · India · West Bengal
Tarapith
तारापीठ
Location: Tarapith, Birbhum
Devi · Bhairava · Body part
Devi (Goddess)
Tara
Bhairava (Shiva)
Chandra Chuda
Body part fallen
Third eye
Darshan timings
06:00–14:00, 16:30–21:00 IST
Best season
October–February
Daily visitors
5,000–10,000 (festivals 2L+)
Modern access
Off-line booking only via temple priests.
Signature ritual
Mahashmashana sadhana at adjacent cremation ground (night-time only, for initiated)
Significance
Tantric Vajrayana cremation-ground sadhana site. Bamakhyapa's samadhi.
Legend
Sati's third eye (or as some texts say nayan-tara) fell here. Sage Vasishtha installed the image.
How to reach
Rampurhat junction (10 km) → auto/cab.
Navratri special
Magh Purnima + Kaushiki Amavasya draw 5L+ devotees
Primary pujas performed here
- Tara Puja
- Bhog Aarti
- Mahabhairavi Puja
- Shava Sadhana (for initiated)
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote Devi puja with video proof. See also 12 Jyotirlinga and 12 Sacred Tirthas.