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34 states in this datasetWest Bengal temple timings
Land of the Divine Mother, where Kali is worshipped with fervour at Shakti Peethas along the Ganga and the tantric shrines of Birbhum.
This directory currently lists 10 temples across 9 cities in West Bengal. Every listing below carries its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and sourcing notes; open a temple to see the full page.
Kolkata
Bengal's cultural capital, home to two of India's most revered Kali temples.
Birbhum (Tarapith)
District in western Bengal famous for the tantric Shakti shrine of Tarapith and its association with the saint Bamakhepa.
Tarakeswar
Tarakeswar is a town and municipality in West Bengal's Hooghly district, about 58 km northwest of Kolkata, built around the Baba Taraknath Shiva temple.
Belur, Howrah
Belur is a town in Howrah district on the west bank of the Hooghly river, opposite Dakshineswar in Kolkata.
Bakreshwar
A pilgrim town in Birbhum district known for its Shakti Peetha temple and natural hot springs, near Tarapith.
Jalpaiguri
Temple is in Shalbari village near Falakata, about 20-40 km from Jalpaiguri city, near the Dooars region.
Labhpur
Census town in Labpur CD Block, Bolpur subdivision, Birbhum district, distinct from Tarapith (city id birbhum-tarapith already on the site).
Nalhati
Town in the Rampurhat subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal, distinct from the existing Birbhum-Tarapith city entry; home to the Nalhateshwari (Nalateswari) Shakti Peetha.
Murshidabad
Murshidabad, former capital of Nawabi Bengal, is a historic district in West Bengal. Kiriteshwari Temple lies in Kiritkona village near Lalbagh, a few kilometers from the Nawabi-era monuments of Lalbagh town.
Circuits and deities represented here
Frequently asked questions about West Bengal's temples
How many temples does this dataset cover in West Bengal?
This directory currently lists 10 temples across 9 cities or towns in West Bengal. It is not an exhaustive list of every temple in the state, just the ones documented here so far.
Which cities or towns are covered for West Bengal?
Kolkata, Birbhum (Tarapith), Tarakeswar, Belur, Howrah, Bakreshwar, Jalpaiguri, Labhpur, Nalhati, Murshidabad.
What is West Bengal known for in terms of temples?
Land of the Divine Mother, where Kali is worshipped with fervour at Shakti Peethas along the Ganga and the tantric shrines of Birbhum.
Which deities are most represented among West Bengal's temples in this dataset?
Shiva, Devi, Krishna, Hanuman, based on the temples currently listed.
Are any major pilgrimage circuits represented in West Bengal?
Yes: 12 Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peethas. See each circuit's page for the full list of member temples.
Is entry free at temples in West Bengal?
Of the 10 temples listed, 5 explicitly document free general entry; most others still offer free darshan alongside a paid special-darshan option. Check each temple's own page for specifics.
Is this list of West Bengal temples complete?
No. This is a working, growing directory built from public sources, not an official or exhaustive register. If a well-known temple in this state is missing, that reflects a gap in this dataset, not a judgement on the temple.
How do I find the opening hours for a specific temple in West Bengal?
Open its listing below. Each temple page gives its own darshan hours, aarti schedule, festival calendar and a live-updating open or closed indicator based on the temple's own local time.
How was the information for West Bengal's temples sourced?
Each temple lists the public sources its facts were drawn from, along with a confidence rating, on its own page. See the About page for the full methodology.
Do timings change during festivals in West Bengal?
Yes, commonly. Festival-day hours are usually longer, and sometimes the temple runs on an entirely different schedule. Each temple's festival table flags the dates this applies to.

