Tripura Sundari Temple

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Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated newly developed infrastructure and beautification works at the Tripura Sundari Temple complex at Udaipur in Tripura.

About Tripura Sundari Temple

• Location:  It is located in the state of Tripura. (The name Tripura is believed to derive from Goddess Tripura Sundari).
• Built by: It was established in 1501 A.D. by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya of Tripura Kingdom
• It holds a distinguished place among the 51 Shakti Peethas of the subcontinent.
• It is fondly known as Matabari, is one of the most sacred landmarks of Northeast India. It is also revered as Kurma Pith, for its base shaped like the hump of a tortoise.

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Architecture of Tripura Sundari Temple

• Its square plan and sloping roof echo the style of rural Bengal huts, blending local aesthetics with spiritual symbolism.
  • Within the sanctum rest two idols—the principal deity, Goddess Tripura Sundari, and an idol, smaller in size, known as Chhoto-Ma or Goddess Chandi are worshipped.
  • The smaller idol once held special significance for the Tripura kings, who carried it on hunting expeditions and into battles.
• It is celebrated as a symbol of syncretism, it unites Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and diverse communities, with Hindus, Muslims, and tribal groups all participating in its rituals.

Source: TH