The place where you find eternal peace, where you discover a new meaning of life and where you receive blessings of the almighty is the best place you've ever been. Take a break from hectic schedule and let the spirituality, charm and devotion bring a new motivation in your life. Here are 5 pilgrimage spots near Kolkata.
1. Mayapur
Mayapur was earlier known as Miyapur. It is an international pilgrim spot. There is a temple of ISKCON. The Sandhya Arati is even more beautiful and is worth seeing. Sri Chaitanya Math, Sujyipukur, Vrindavan Tamal Tree, Chand Kazi's Samadhi, Ballal Sen's Dhipi, Goswami Maharj Math, Sriram Angan, Shyamkund, Radhakund are the attractions of Mayapur. The temples of Mayapur remain closed from 12 pm to 4 pm. Read More...
2. Labhpur
Labhpur is a little-known weekend getaway near Santiniketan. It is the birthplace of the famous Bengali writer, Tarashankar Bandopadhyay. Many of his novels and stories carry a vivid description of this area. A walk through the village roads will take you to the writer's ancestral house. The main attraction of Labhpur is the Fullara Devi Temple. This 100-year old temple is surrounded by dense foliage and believed to be one of the 51 Shaktipiths. Read More...
3. Tarapith
Tarapith is a famous temple town situated in Birbhum district of West Bengal. It is believed that the eye ball of Sati, the wife of Lord Shiva fell at this very place during the Daksha Yagna incident. The walls of the temple of Tara Maa is built with red bricks. On the temple walls, one can witness superior carvings and intricate designs. The actual stone image of the deity is camouflaged by a 3-ft metal image, that the devotee usually see. Read More...
4. Nalhati
Nalhati is a small town near Rampurhat in Birbhum district of West Bengal. The main attraction of Nalhati is the Nalateshwari Temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is one among the 51 Shakti Peeths. It is believed that Sati's throat had fallen at this place. There is a tiny hill behind the temple which houses the Ana Baba Mazar Sharif. From the top of the hill, one can get a view of the distant Rajmahal Hills. Read More...
5. Kapilash
Kapilash situated at an altitude of 1575 ft is also known as Kailash of Odisha. The town of Dhenkanal is the gateway to Kapilash. A temple of Lord Shiva is located atop the hill. To get to the temple one has to climb 1390 steps. The way to the temple is thrilling with dense forests on both sides of the path. There is a motorable road too. The singing birds, colourful butterflies and amazing waterfalls will mesmerize you. Read More...
1. Mayapur
Mayapur was earlier known as Miyapur. It is an international pilgrim spot. There is a temple of ISKCON. The Sandhya Arati is even more beautiful and is worth seeing. Sri Chaitanya Math, Sujyipukur, Vrindavan Tamal Tree, Chand Kazi's Samadhi, Ballal Sen's Dhipi, Goswami Maharj Math, Sriram Angan, Shyamkund, Radhakund are the attractions of Mayapur. The temples of Mayapur remain closed from 12 pm to 4 pm. Read More...
2. Labhpur
Labhpur is a little-known weekend getaway near Santiniketan. It is the birthplace of the famous Bengali writer, Tarashankar Bandopadhyay. Many of his novels and stories carry a vivid description of this area. A walk through the village roads will take you to the writer's ancestral house. The main attraction of Labhpur is the Fullara Devi Temple. This 100-year old temple is surrounded by dense foliage and believed to be one of the 51 Shaktipiths. Read More...
3. Tarapith
Tarapith is a famous temple town situated in Birbhum district of West Bengal. It is believed that the eye ball of Sati, the wife of Lord Shiva fell at this very place during the Daksha Yagna incident. The walls of the temple of Tara Maa is built with red bricks. On the temple walls, one can witness superior carvings and intricate designs. The actual stone image of the deity is camouflaged by a 3-ft metal image, that the devotee usually see. Read More...
4. Nalhati
Nalhati is a small town near Rampurhat in Birbhum district of West Bengal. The main attraction of Nalhati is the Nalateshwari Temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is one among the 51 Shakti Peeths. It is believed that Sati's throat had fallen at this place. There is a tiny hill behind the temple which houses the Ana Baba Mazar Sharif. From the top of the hill, one can get a view of the distant Rajmahal Hills. Read More...
5. Kapilash
Kapilash situated at an altitude of 1575 ft is also known as Kailash of Odisha. The town of Dhenkanal is the gateway to Kapilash. A temple of Lord Shiva is located atop the hill. To get to the temple one has to climb 1390 steps. The way to the temple is thrilling with dense forests on both sides of the path. There is a motorable road too. The singing birds, colourful butterflies and amazing waterfalls will mesmerize you. Read More...
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