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Situated at a distance of 58 kms from Howarh, one can get Esplanade – Arambagh bus service to reach Tarakeswar. Taraknath Temple of Tarakeshwar is one of the prominent pilgrimage centers in Bengal. Local train is also available from Howrah.

This temple dates back to the 18th century. Legend has it that a devotee by name Vishnu Das and his brother discovered a site in the nearby jungle, where cattle discharged the contents of their udders (milk) at a particular spot each day. Upon investigation, they discovered a Shiva lingam. A dream is said to have revealed to them that this Shiva lingam was a manifestation of Tarakeshwar - Lord Shiva A temple was built at this spot, and was renovated in subsequent years. The god worshipped here is ‘Shayambhu’ alias Lord Shiva.

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