Tirthamukh Pilgrimage Site

Tirthamukh is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site at Tirthamukh village in Amarpur subdivision, Gomati District, Tripura, at the confluence of the Raima and Sarma rivers where the Gomati River originates. Located about 90 km from Agartala, it is known for the annual Poush Sankranti (Makar Sankranti) fair in January when thousands of pilgrims take a holy dip. The site combines religious significance with a scenic river valley surrounded by forested hills.

Visitors can expect an open riverbank pilgrimage site at the confluence of the Raima and Sarma rivers forming the Gomati River. The setting is a scenic valley surrounded by forested hills and tribal villages. There is no major temple structure; the focus is the sangam (confluence) ghat where pilgrims bathe. During the annual Poush Sankranti Mela in January the site becomes crowded with temporary stalls, bathing ghats and cultural gatherings. Outside the festival period it is a quiet, natural riverside site for sightseeing and photography.

Tirthamukh is traditionally regarded as the origin point of the Gomati River, Tripura's principal river, at the confluence of the Raima and Sarma. The site has long been a place of pilgrimage where devotees gather for ritual bathing, especially on Poush Sankranti, a tradition continued for decades and now organized as a major annual fair by the district administration.

The site holds religious significance for Hindus who believe a holy dip at the sangam on Makar Sankranti washes away sins. The annual Poush Mela brings together Bengali and tribal communities from across Tripura and neighbouring areas for prayers, bathing rituals, and cultural exchange, reflecting the shared pilgrimage traditions of the region.