Tripura Sundari Temple

Tripura Sundari Temple, also known as Tripureswari Temple or Matabari, is a renowned Hindu temple located on a small hillock at Matabari near Udaipur in Gomati District, Tripura, about 55 km from Agartala. Built in 1501 by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, it is regarded as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and is dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari. The temple is notable for its Bengal hut-shaped architecture and the sacred Kalyan Sagar lake beside it.

Visitors can expect a hilltop temple complex with a distinctive square sanctum and hut-shaped roof, approached by steps. The main shrine houses the idol of Goddess Tripura Sundari. The surroundings include the large Kalyan Sagar lake with fish and tortoises, smaller shrines, shops selling prasad and offerings, and courtyards where devotees gather for darshan and prayers. The atmosphere is devotional, especially during festivals.

Constructed in 1501 CE by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, ruler of Tripura. The temple was built after the king is said to have received divine instructions and installed the idol of Goddess Tripura Sundari, brought from Chittagong region. It has been a major centre of worship for over 500 years and is maintained as an important heritage religious site of Tripura.

Revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, where the right foot of Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen. Dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The temple is a major pilgrimage centre for Shaktism followers and hosts the famous Diwali Mela, a large annual fair with religious rituals, cultural programs and gatherings of devotees from across Tripura and neighboring states.