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This book explores the making of Tarakeswar as one of eastern India’s most influential pilgrimage centres. Focusing on the cult of Lord Taraknath, it reveals how a small shrine grew into a vibrant religious town shaped by monastic authority, popular devotion, and economic exchange.

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Dr. Soumyajyoti Chakrabarty has had a lifelong association with Tarakeswar, where he received his early education before pursuing higher studies at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur Math, and the University of Calcutta. After completing his postgraduate studies, he embarked on an academic career, eventually serving as a full-time lecturer and later retiring as an Associate Professor at his alma mater.

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