Tarapith
Tārāpīṭh is a Hindu temple in Chandipur village Rampurhat II CD block in Rampurhat subdivision of Birbhum district of the Indian state of West Bengal , known for its Tantric temple and its adjoining cremation (Maha Shashan) grounds where sādhanā (tantric rituals) are performed. The Tantric Hindu temple is dedicated to the goddess Tara , a fearsome Tantric aspect of the Devi , the chief temples of Shaktism . Tarapith derives its name from its association as the most important centre of Tara worship. [1] [2] [3] [4] Tarapith is also famous for Sadhak Bamakhepa , known as the avadhuta or "mad saint", who worshipped in the temple and resided in the cremation grounds as a mendicant and practised and perfected yoga and the tantric arts under the tutelage of a...