Tarapith in West Bengal follows a centuries-old tradition where the temple's morning aarti begins only after a funeral pyre is lit at the adjoining Mahasmashan. Rooted in Tantric beliefs, the custom ...

Kolkata: From Tuesday, the Tarapith Kali temple implemented several new regulations for devotees and sevaits, including changes in the temple timings. The temple committee and Birbhum district ...

Non-vegetarian prasad is offered in certain Indian temples as part of ancient rituals and tribal customs Tantric worship recognises five M elements including meat and fish as symbolic tools for ...