Century-Old Temples In Tripura

11 June, 2024

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Tripura Sundari Temple is a Hindu temple of the Goddess Tripura Sundari, better known locally as Devi Tripureshwari. The temple is considered to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

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Tripura Sundari Temple

Durga Bari temple, built by Tripura's former rulers, stands near Agartala's Ujjayanta Palace, attracting visitors for worship and blessings from Goddess Durga for prosperity.

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Durga Bari

The Bhubaneswari Temple, situated in Tripura's Rajnagar, dates back to 1660–1675 AD. Adjacent to Maharaja Govinda Manikya's palace, it finds mention in the works of Rabindranath Tagore, serving as a significant Hindu shrine.

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Bhubaneswari Temple

The Jagannath Bari is a famous pilgrimage site in Agartala, located next to the Ujjayanta Palace. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra and his sister Goddess Subhadra, built the temple. 

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Jagannath Bari

The Chaturdasha Temple, near Old Agartala in Tripura, India, showcases the Tripuri dome resembling village hut roofs, with a stupa-like structure hinting at Buddhist influence.

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Chaturdash Devta Bari

Kasbeswari Kali Mata, built by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in the late 15th century on a hill near the Bangladesh border, features the serene Kamalasagar lake, enhancing its beauty.

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Kasba Kali Bari

The Uma Maheshwari Temple, nestled within the Ujjayanta Palace grounds in Agartala, India, honors the Hindu Goddess Uma, constructed by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya.

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Uma Maheswari Temple