Jagannath Bari Temple

Jagannath Bari Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra located on the bank of Jagannath Dighi in Udaipur, Gomati district, Tripura. Built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya in the late 19th century as a replica of the Puri Jagannath Temple, it features distinctive Odisha-style architecture with a curvilinear spire. The temple is a prominent pilgrimage centre in Tripura and is especially crowded during the annual Rath Yatra festival.

Visitors can expect a compact temple complex on the edge of Jagannath Dighi lake in Udaipur town. The main shrine houses wooden idols of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra under an Odisha-style shikhara, with a pillared mandapa in front. The surroundings include the temple courtyard, the lakefront, and small shrines. The atmosphere is that of an active place of worship with daily prayers, offerings, and increased activity during festivals.

The temple was commissioned by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya of Tripura in the late 19th century. Udaipur was the former capital of the Manikya dynasty, and the ruler built this temple as a smaller replica of the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri, Odisha. It reflects the historical patronage of Vaishnavism by Tripura's rulers and the cultural links between Tripura and Odisha.

The temple is an important Vaishnavite pilgrimage site in Tripura dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu/Krishna. It is the focal point of the annual Rath Yatra festival when deities are taken out in a chariot procession, drawing large numbers of devotees. Daily worship and festivals reflect local Bengali and Tripuri Hindu traditions.