Amar Sagar

Amar Sagar is a large artificial lake located in Udaipur town in Gomati district, Tripura. Excavated in the late 16th century during the reign of Maharaja Amar Manikya, it is one of the prominent historical water bodies of the region. The lake covers a substantial area with embankments and ghats, and features a small island and temples on its banks. It remains a notable heritage and scenic attraction near the Tripura Sundari Temple.

Visitors can expect a large open water body with earthen embankments, ghats and tree-lined banks in a semi-urban setting. The lake has a small island-like mound and a Shiva temple (Mahadev Temple) on its eastern bank. The surroundings are calm and suitable for leisure walks, photography and viewing sunrise and sunset over the water. Seasonal boating is sometimes available, and migratory birds can be seen in winter months.

Amar Sagar was excavated between 1577 and 1585 during the reign of Maharaja Amar Manikya of the Manikya dynasty, when Udaipur was the capital of Tripura. It was created as a major water reservoir and reflects the water management and urban planning of the Manikya period. It is one of several large sagars (lakes) commissioned by Tripura rulers around Udaipur.

The lake forms part of the historic and sacred landscape of Udaipur, the former capital and a major pilgrimage centre. Temples on its banks, particularly the Mahadev Temple, are places of local worship and attract devotees, especially during festivals. The lake is traditionally linked with the heritage of the Manikya dynasty and the pilgrimage circuit centred on the Tripura Sundari Temple.