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Tarakeswar Temple, Hooghly

Tarakeswar in Hooghly has a temple of a self-manifested Shiva linga. In Shravan, huge crowds of devotees come to offer water.

Last checked: 2 Nov 2026 · 1 sources

Where and what

Tarakeswar is a town in Hooghly district, West Bengal, about 58 km from Kolkata. The temple houses a self-manifested (swayambhu) linga of Shiva in his Tarakeswara form. It is claimed by some to be a Jyotirlinga shrine. (Source: Wikipedia, Tarakeswar)

History of the temple

The temple is believed to have been built in 1729 by Raja Bharamalla Rao. The article also says the Malla Raja of Bishnupur built it, without giving a date. (Source: Wikipedia, Tarakeswar)

The Shravan Tarakeswar Yatra

Each year in July and August, around the eve of Shravan, the Tarakeswar Yatra draws nearly 10 million devotees according to the article. They carry Ganga water from Nimai Tirtha Ghat in Baidyabati, about 39 km away. (Source: Wikipedia, Tarakeswar)

Pilgrims visit throughout the year, especially on Mondays. (Source: Wikipedia, Tarakeswar)

Tarakeswar and Shivratri

The Wikipedia article does not mention Shivratri, so we say nothing about the temple's Shivratri programme. Check our own page for the Shivratri date.

💡 Shravan Mondays are very crowded. Carry water, allow plenty of time and keep children close.

💡 We found no official source for visiting hours or train and bus times. Check with the railways or the temple before you go.

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