Mahamuni Buddha Temple

Mahamuni Buddha Temple is a Buddhist temple located at Manu Bankul village near Sabroom in South Tripura district, Tripura. It houses a large seated Buddha statue and is an important place of worship for the local Mog and other Buddhist communities. The temple features traditional Burmese-style architecture with a pagoda structure, prayer hall and decorated grounds. It is known for its peaceful rural setting and annual Buddha Purnima celebrations attracting devotees and visitors.

Visitors can expect a tranquil rural temple complex with a central pagoda-style shrine housing a large seated Buddha image, a prayer hall, and open grounds. The architecture shows Burmese influence with ornate decoration, flags and landscaped surroundings. The atmosphere is quiet and devotional, with opportunities to observe prayers, light incense, and walk around the temple courtyard. The site is relatively small and can be explored on foot.

The temple was established by the local Mog community and reflects Theravada Buddhist heritage with Burmese architectural influence. It enshrines a revered Buddha image known as Mahamuni and has served as a long-standing centre of Buddhist worship in the Sabroom area of South Tripura.

Major religious centre for Mog, Chakma, Barua and other Buddhist communities in Tripura. The temple is the focal point for Buddha Purnima and other Buddhist observances, with prayers, chanting, and community gatherings, representing the living Buddhist culture of southern Tripura.