Bamakhyapa, also known as Bamacharan Chattopadhyay, was a revered Indian Hindu saint who worshipped Maa Tara as if she was his own mother. He is highly respected in Tarapith, where his shrine is located near the Tara temple in Birbhum. Bamakhyapa lived near the temple and meditated in the cremation grounds. He received spiritual guidance from Swami Makshadananda and later became the spiritual head of Tarapith after perfecting yoga and Tantric sadhana under the tutelage of his guru baba Kailashpati. People came to him seeking blessings or cures for their illness, and he did not follow the set rules of the temple. It is believed that Ma Tara appeared in the dream of the Queen of Natore and told her to feed Bamakhyapa first as he was her son. Bamakhyapa is considered one of the main spiritual figures of Bengal Renaissance for his unbound devotion for Ma Tara. In popular culture, his life has been depicted in a teleserial named 'Sadhak Bamakhepa' and in the teleserial 'Mahapeeth Tarapeeth.'

Bamakhepa, also known as Bamakhyapa or Bamdev Bhairav, was a Hindu saint known for his devotion to the goddess Tara and his spiritual practices of yoga and Tantra. He lived in the 19th and early 20th centuries in Tarapith, a town in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.

Bamakhepa is revered by his followers for his unbound devotion to Ma Tara and his intense spiritual practices, which included meditating in cremation grounds and seeking the guidance of his guru, Baba Kailashpati. He also gained a reputation for his ability to heal the sick and troubled.

In addition to his spiritual practices and devotion, Bamakhepa is known for challenging the conventional practices of the Tarapith temple and priests. He did not follow the established rules of the temple, which sometimes resulted in conflict with the priests. However, his reputation as a spiritual leader and his devotion to Ma Tara eventually earned him the respect of the temple authorities and the people.

Today, Bamakhepa is still revered by his followers and his shrine remains an important pilgrimage site for devotees of Ma Tara. He has also been the subject of various cultural depictions, including a television series in West Bengal.