Location: Tarkeshwar Posted on: 3/28/2026 2:55:11 PM

Taraknath Temple, the prime attraction of Tarakeshwar village from the Hooghly District is dedicated to Lord Taraknath, a form of Lord Shiva. Constructed in the year 1729 by Raja Bharamalla, the temple’s architecture resembles to central West Bengal style of temple architecture with features such as "atchala" and "natmandir". The temple has four roofs above the sanctum sanctorum and extended galleries for the congregation of the devotees. #god