Kalyan Sagar

Kalyan Sagar is a large artificial sacred lake located at Matabari in Udaipur, Gomati district, Tripura, immediately east of the Tripura Sundari Temple. Excavated during the Manikya dynasty period and named after Maharaja Kalyan Manikya, the lake covers about 6.4 acres and is renowned for its large population of fish and turtles considered sacred by devotees. Its calm waters, temple backdrop and religious association make it a prominent pilgrimage and sightseeing spot in southern Tripura.

Visitors can expect a large, calm temple tank bordered by ghats and situated adjacent to the Tripura Sundari Temple complex. The lake is known for numerous large turtles and fish that surface near the banks to be fed by devotees. The setting includes temple views, shaded seating areas, and stalls selling puffed rice and biscuits for feeding aquatic life. The environment is religious and tranquil, with pilgrims and tourists walking around the lake, taking photographs and observing the sacred fauna.

Kalyan Sagar is an artificial lake excavated during the Manikya dynasty period, traditionally attributed to Maharaja Kalyan Manikya in the 17th century. It was created as the sacred tank for the Tripura Sundari Temple, which was built in 1501 CE by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya. The lake has served for centuries as a ritual water body for the temple.

The lake is considered sacred due to its association with the Tripura Sundari Temple, revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Fish and turtles in the lake are regarded as sacred and are protected by devotees, who consider feeding them an act of devotion. The site reflects the temple tank tradition and religious practices of Tripura.