Tripura Sundari Temple
← Explore all Temples & Teerth
Deity: Parvati - त्रिपुर सुंदरी Place: Pithoragarh Uttarakhand
Tripura Sundari Temple. Dedicated to Parvati. Located in Pithoragarh.
- Primary Deity
- Parvati / त्रिपुर सुंदरी
- Architecture
- Bengal temple architecture
- Built
- 1501 CE
- Builder
- Maharaja Dhanya Manikya
- Address
- 5, tripura
History
The Tripura Sundari Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Tripura Sundari, is a prominent Hindu shrine located in the ancient city of Udaipur, Tripura. Established in 1501 CE by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, the temple is locally known as Matabari. It is considered one of the holiest shrines in North-East India, witnessing high visitor numbers. The state of Tripura is named after this temple, which is situated on a hillock shaped like a tortoise, known as Kurmapṛṣṭhākṛti, leading to its designation as Kurma Pīṭha.
Spiritual Significance
The temple is situated on a hillock shaped like a tortoise (Kurma), a site considered the holiest possible location for a Shakti temple, known as Kurma Pīṭha.
How to Reach
- Available from Agartala
- Available from Agartala (55 km)
- Nearest Railway: Agartala (55 km)
- Nearest City: Udaipur
Major Festivals
- Lalita Jayanti on Magha Purnima
- Lalita Panchami
- Navaratri