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Devotees ‘Taxed’ At Tarakeshwar Ganga? Know The Truth Behind Sukanta Majumdar’s Viral Claim

Summary by Newschecker
A 29-second video is circulating on social media, which claims to show devotees visiting the Ganga ghat near the famous Tarkeshwar temple in Hooghly, being charged for taking the ritual dip.  “This is Didi’s (Mamata Banerjee’s) development. We have come to Tarakeshwar . We have to pay ten rupees for a ticket to take a bath in the Ganges,” a person is heard saying in the video. It is customary for pilgrims to visit the renowned Tarakeswar Shiva T…
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Newschecker broke the news in on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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