Ma Tara Temple is the main attraction of the temple town of Tarapith, which is located towards the town centre. Ma Tara Temple, in 1225, is a prominent tantric temple related to the Shakt sect of Hinduism. The main temple in the town is a small temple built of marble and terracotta, it has a curved roof called the 'dochala'. All the giant doors falling in the way to the main shrine are carved and made up of engraved metal with extremely intricate designs of various religious symbols carved on them.

Tarapith Maha Sasan is an auspicious place, lies very near to the Tarapith Temple. It is pretty well known for the Tantric rituals performed here. Goddess (Goddess Tara) prevails here in the form of a twinkling of light, like a "Star" (meaning of Tara in Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali and other languages), a fearsome Tantric aspect of Adhya-Shakti . Here the Third Eye of "Sati" had fallen and it is recognized as one of the 52 Peeths (where pieces of dead body of "Sati" had fallen) of "Sati", a place reflecting lots of supernatural and extraordinary powers. If we look back through the pages of history, we can find that Maharishi Vashistha (Guru of Ramachandra), performed rituals or rites over here in order to attain siddha ("perfection" in viewing the deity and obtain her blessing) from Goddess Tara and to get her blessing. In the later stage, the worship of Goddess Tara began with Tantric rituals following the order of Panchamakar Vidhi or Sadhana . Worshipping with five elements, namely, 1. Madya (Wine) 2. Goddessns (Meat) 3. Matsya (Fish) 4. Hasta Mudra (Parched Grain) 5. Maithuna (Sexual intercourse) is called a Panchamakar Sadhana. Worship of some Gods in Hinduism, basically those who have Taamsi or Tamo (destructive) qualities require this method of worship, to get rid of desire from within human beings. It is also said that it is pretty easy to attain accomplishment by worshiping here. Rituals of Tantrism practiced by famous 'Matri Sadhak' Shri Shri Bama Khepa aliasly renowned as Bam Dev.

Sri Sri Bamdev Smriti, a pink color temple dedicated to Saint Bamakhepa. Often called the mad saint, Bamakhepa was a famous tantrik known for his divine frenzy. There is a tomb and samadhi right outside the temple where people offer prayers and offerings in the name of the saint.

This temple is located about 10 kilometres from Tarapith and is considered to be one of the oldest temples in the Birbhum. There are around 21 temples and a tiny pond surrounding this temple which makes it aesthetically beautiful. This temple was built by the Malla rulers some 800 years ago. This temple is totally dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is said that in ancient times the temple was surrounded with dense forest. Especially during the festival of Shivratri, devotees of Lord Shiva visit this temple to seek holy blessings. A magnificent fair is also hosted in the adjoining Nimtala area on this day.

Birchandrapur Temple - Birchandrapur - Birchandrapur, 10 k.m. away from the Tarapith, is famous for the birth place of Nityananda Swami, co founder of Baisnav religion with Shri Chityanyadev. Birchandrapur, named after Birbhadra Goswami - the son of Nityananda, is a part of the village Ekachakra which according to mythology has been inhabited by the Pandavas. 'Akali mandir' is situated at Akalipur, near Bhadrapur, 25 k.m. from Rampurhat and famous for its unique hexagonal structure and had a history of more than 300 years (it is associated with Maharaja Nandakumar). According to the lore the ancestral house of Maharaja Nandakumar is still there at Akalipur. At present there is a Vaishnab religious center (ISCON TEMPLE) with some old temples in Birchandrapur.

Bakreswar is famous for its Bakreswar temple which is dedicated to Lord Bakranath (Shiva) and Goddess Kali. The temple is believed to be erected at the spot where the forehead and brows of Goddess Sati fell. The main temple of Bakreswar is surrounded by many small shrines which are dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Kankalitala Temple which is located about 8 kilometres northeast of Shantiniketan town in Bolpur sub-division. One of the fifty-one Shakti Peethas of the country is the Kankalitala Temple is located in Kankalitala town on the banks of River Kopai on the Bolpur-Labpur Road.

The throat of Sati or "Nala" fell here as known by tradition. This is a beautiful place with fine vicinity and plateaus all around it where Maa Nalateswari resides and has resemblance with Kamakha and Kalighat pithas. The goddess of this place is known as Maa Nalateswari who is also praised as Maa or "Bhagobidhata-Nalateswari" or Devi Parvati or Kalika. According to the localities, in 252th Bengali year or "Bongapto", "Kamdev" (the Hindu god of love and desire) who had dreamt about its existence discovered the larynx of maa sati at this Nalahati forest. The "Garb Griha" (sanctum sanctorum) of this temple is crowned with a raised pinnacle where deity of Maa Nalateswari is worshipped. The feeling of positive energy (that helps to destroy the evils of life) rises within as you look at the deity of Maa. With large "Trinayan" and golden red tongue of the deity below this lays the "Nala" or throat of the divine sati. No matter how much water is being poured down the throat, it will never gets overflowed or dried up. A few kilometres away from this temple lays the shrine of Jogesh Bhairab, Ganesha temple and a mysterious neem tree.