Nalhateshwari Temple

Location

Nalhateshwari Temple located in the Nalhati town is a nearby temple attraction to Tarapith. The town Nalhati is named after Nalhateshwari temple, one of the Shakthi Peetha in India. This temple is believed to be erected at a spot where the ‘Nala’, the throat of Goddess Sati (Shakthi) had fallen. The temple is dedicated to the Kali form of Goddess Devi.

Apart from the idol of Goddess Shakthi, the temple houses many small shrines dedicated to other Gods and Goddesses including Lord Shiva. Pigrims throng to this temple during the Mahanavami days during October.