Tarapith
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Why Tarapith's morning aarti begins only after a funeral pyre is lit at the Mahasmashan
Spirituality | Jul 24, 2026, 12:25 AM ISTTarapith in West Bengal follows a centuries-old tradition where the temple's morning aarti begins only after a funeral pyre is lit at the adjoining Mahasmashan. Rooted in Tantric beliefs, the custom reflects the sacred connection between Goddess Tara, the cremation ground and spiritual liberation.
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Bengal: Bomb scare in Tarapith amid massive rush of devotees for Kaushiki Amavasya
India | Aug 29, 2019, 05:07 PM ISTA bag was found outside a State Bank branch near the temple around afternoon which created a bomb scare in West Bengal's Tarapith. The area was quickly cordoned off and bomb squad personnel were called in.
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7 pilgrims die as bus overturns in Bengal
India | Sep 30, 2012, 06:25 PM ISTBurdwan (WB), Sep 30: Seven pilgrims were killed and 11 injured when a bus, on way from Tarapith to Kolkata, overturned on NH 2 at Gurap in Hooghly district today. The bus, carrying over 30
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