Nanoor (23 km)
Birthplace of
the Vaisnava poet,Chandidas (14th century).
Travelers may go to the place by bus or any other road
transport.
Kenduli- Joydev
Kenduli is a few Kms. west
from Illambazar and is 30 kms from Shantiniketan. The place is situated on the north bank of
River Ajoy. It is renowned as the birth
place of great Sanskrit poet Joydev who flourished in 12th Century and composed
the well known Geet - Govinda,
a Sanskrit Lyrical poem. Annual- Mela is held in the village Kenduli in the
last day of Bengali month Pous and first 2 days of Magh and is attended by
thousands of pilgrims including Bauls. Kenduli is famous for its folk song festival held during Makar
Sankranti (Mid January). This festival is the largest of its kind in the state.
Bakreswar (58 km)
Bakreswar
is a sacred place near Bolpur Santiniketan. Bakreswar is approximately 58 km
from Bolpur Santiniketan and approximately 19 km from Suri. Bus services are available
both from Suri and Dubrajpur ends. A temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located
there which is popularly known as Pahareswar. On the way, visitors may give a
step over to the Mama-Bhagne hill at Dubrajpur. Travellers may locate numerous
hilly caves. There are the temples of Lord Shiva and Shasan Kali. The Mughal
Kuthi at Mahanto Para is also a significant tourist spot to pay a visit.
Nalhati (104 kms)
The place is situated near
Nalhati Railway Station
on the Howrah Sahebganj
loop line of Eastern Railways.
It is also connected by the Panagarh-
Moregram Road. It is famous for Nalateswari
Temple. It is so called because Nala or throat of Sati fell here as known by
tradition. Another report says that it was a Lalat or forehead that fell here.
It is regarded as a Pithas i.e. one of the 52 places where parts of Sati's body
fell. It is located on a small & beautiful hill. See more tourist attractions and visiting places near Santiniketan List-1 List-2 List-3
I really appreciate your post for providing temple information! I learned that Tarapith is one of the Shakti Pithas in the India. I will visit here more often and look forward to your new story! See more information about Tourist places in India. Happy Hop Around India.......
ReplyDeleteYes, Tarapith is one of the most popular visiting places near Santiniketan in Birbhum district, West Bengal. Thousands of people visit there everyday. Hope you will come to visit Tarapith.
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