The Taraknath temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva worshiped as Tarakanatha, is a major pilgrimage spot in the town of Tarakeswar, West Bengal, India.

Dudhpukur, a tank to the north of the Shiva temple is believed to fulfil the prayers of those taking a dip in it.

Dress Code for Entry: Males of all ages must mandatorily remove their shirts and vests and need to enter temple with bare upper body.

As per local legends, the temple was built by Raja Bharamalla Rao[citation needed] to discover a Linga in the jungles near Tarakeswar.

[1][2] Men must enter the sanctum sanctorum shirtless after completely removing their shirts and vests prior to entry.