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Tamluk
Tamluk is the headquarters of the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. Linked intricately with the historical port town of Tamralipta, the present town stands on the banks of the Rupnarayan River.
Tamluk at a Glance
Why Tamluk?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Bargabhima Temple
- Tamluk Rajbari
- Archaeological Museum, Tamluk
Tamluk at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Bargabhima Temple: Bargabhima Temple is a Hindu ancient temple situated at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. The Bargabhima Temple, also known as Vibhash Shakti Peeth and Bhimakali Mandir, is devoted to the goddess Sati.
- Tamluk Rajbari: It was built in 5th century BC, and engulfs rich traditions and history.
- Archaeological Museum, Tamluk: Contains artefacts of copper, inscribed copper templates and a copper plate of Greek inscriptions.
Things to Do
- Bargabhima Temple: Believed to be more than a thousand years old, it was sculpted by Lord Viswakarma. The temple holds an old icon of the Goddess ‘Tara’, another face of Goddess Kali.
- Matangani Sahid Smarak: During the Quit India movement of 1942, Matangini Hazra became a martyr at Tamluk. Later, Mahatma Gandhi appreciated her bravery and titled her as ‘Birangana’.
- Tamluk Rajbari: It was built in 5th century BC, and engulfs rich traditions and history.
- Archaeological Museum, Tamluk: Contains artefacts of copper, inscribed copper templates and a copper plate of Greek inscriptions.
Sightseeing Places
- Bargabhima Temple: Bargabhima Temple is a Hindu ancient temple situated at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. The Bargabhima Temple, also known as Vibhash Shakti Peeth and Bhimakali Mandir, is devoted to the goddess Sati.
- Tamluk Rajbari: It was built in 5th century BC, and engulfs rich traditions and history.
- Archaeological Museum, Tamluk: Contains artefacts of copper, inscribed copper templates and a copper plate of Greek inscriptions.
Temples
- Bargabhima Temple: Bargabhima Temple is a Hindu ancient temple situated at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. The Bargabhima Temple, also known as Vibhash Shakti Peeth and Bhimakali Mandir, is devoted to the goddess Sati.
Places That Define Tamluk
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Bargabhima Temple
Bargabhima Temple is a Hindu ancient temple situated at Tamluk in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. The Bargabhima Temple, also known as Vibhash Shakti Peeth and Bhimakali Mandir, is devoted to the goddess Sati.
Tamluk Rajbari
It was built in 5th century BC, and engulfs rich traditions and history.
Archaeological Museum, Tamluk
Contains artefacts of copper, inscribed copper templates and a copper plate of Greek inscriptions.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 67 km from Tamluk.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Sahid Matangini railway station, about 1 km from central Tamluk.
- By Road: With a linkage to National Highway 6 at Kolaghat, Tamluk has good road links in the region.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Tamluk (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–34°C with about 157 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Tamluk (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 477 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Tamluk (Oct, Nov) averages 21–30°C with about 59 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Tamluk (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 14–27°C with about 1 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Summary: Tamluk is the headquarters of the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. Linked intricately with the historical port town of Tamralipta, the present town stands on the banks of the Rupnarayan River.
- Overview: Tamluk is the headquarters of the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. Linked intricately with the historical port town of Tamralipta, the present town stands on the banks of the Rupnarayan River.
- Ancient History: This ancient kingdom and port city was bounded by the Bay of Bengal in the south, Rupnarayan River in the east and Subarnarekha River in the west. The Rupnarayana is the joint flow of the rivers Dwarakeswar and Silai. The Bay of Bengal and these great rivers with their numerous branches created a prosperous and easy water navigational system fostering commerce, culture and early contacts with the people outside the region. At the same time, these rivers helped to develop the agriculture in this region.
Architecture Guide
- Summary: Tamluk is the headquarters of the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. Linked intricately with the historical port town of Tamralipta, the present town stands on the banks of the Rupnarayan River.
- Overview: Tamluk is the headquarters of the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. Linked intricately with the historical port town of Tamralipta, the present town stands on the banks of the Rupnarayan River.
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Significance
This ancient kingdom and port city was bounded by the Bay of Bengal in the south, Rupnarayan River in the east and Subarnarekha River in the west. The Rupnarayana is the joint flow of the rivers Dwarakeswar and Silai.
Historical Significance
This ancient kingdom and port city was bounded by the Bay of Bengal in the south, Rupnarayan River in the east and Subarnarekha River in the west. The Rupnarayana is the joint flow of the rivers Dwarakeswar and Silai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tamluk is most comfortable in January, February, March, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 67 km away. The nearest railway station is Sahid Matangini railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Bargabhima Temple, Tamluk Rajbari and Archaeological Museum, Tamluk.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 25°C to 35°C over the year, with about 2096 mm of rain in total.
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