Pagli Mashi Temple

Pagli Mashi Temple is a Hindu temple located in Melaghar in Sepahijala district, Tripura, dedicated to Goddess Kali worshipped as Pagli Mashi. Situated near Rudrasagar Lake and Neermahal Palace, it is a locally revered shrine attracting devotees especially during Kali Puja and Diwali. The temple features a simple sanctum with the goddess idol and serves as an important religious and cultural landmark for the Melaghar region.

Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized Hindu temple complex with a sanctum housing the idol of Goddess Kali as Pagli Mashi. The setting is semi-urban within Melaghar town, with a courtyard for devotees to gather, offer prayers and light lamps. The atmosphere is devotional and quiet on regular days and more crowded during festivals. Visitors can observe local rituals, architecture typical of regional Tripura temples, and access the temple precinct on foot.

Pagli Mashi Temple is a long-established local shrine in the Melaghar area of Sepahijala district, traditionally associated with the worship of Goddess Kali in her form as Pagli Mashi. It has served as a community place of worship for generations and reflects the regional Shakti worship tradition prevalent in Tripura.

The temple holds cultural and religious significance for the local Hindu community as a centre for Shakti worship. It is especially significant during Kali Puja, Diwali and Navratri when devotees gather for special prayers and offerings. The shrine represents local faith traditions and community identity in Melaghar.