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Tripura

Tripura is bounded on the North, West, South, and South east by the International boundaries of Bangladesh. In the East it has common boundary with Assam and Mizoram. 60% of the total area is in under hills and Forest. Pollution free, eco friendly environment and pleasant weather of this panoramic tiny State are inhabited largely by 19 tribes, Bengali and Manipuri etc communities.
The places of significance here are:-

1) Kamalasagar Kali Temple :-

was built on a hill- top by Maharaja Dhamya Manikya in the late 15th century. It is situated just beside the Bangladesh border. The Lake in front of this Temple rightly enhances its beauty. Maa Aanandhamayee was born in this village and their family GOD is Kamala sagar Kali. Now her house is in Bangladesh just on the other side of the Lake.

 
 

2)Agartala Government Medical College and Dr.Ambedkar Medical College:-

According to Prof. Dr.Sitanath Dey, Veda Shri, Bhartgaurav, Dept.of Sanskrit., Tripura University, who is also the President of Veda Vidya Prasaran Samithi Tripura and Editor of Shawati Bhavana, in Tripura Sanskrit is Compulsory upto 8th standard after that it is optional. All colleges are having Sanskrit Dept. Three colleges offer B.A. (Hon). There is one Sanskrit College founded by Maharaja Bir Bikram Singh. Approximately 150 studets are studying in this college. The Courses offered are divided into three namely Adhya, Madhya and Theertha. Theertha is a degree course. After the degree one can speciallze in Kavya,Vedha or Dharshan. This is a four semester course. At present there are 60 students studying in each semester. He has contributed an article about “Sanskrit study in Tripura” in the book “Status of Sanskrit Studies in India” published by Rashtriya Samskrutha Samsthan, New Delhi. In the year 2000 a vedic conference was held here for which Prasadam and blessings of His Holiness along with a financial help for publication of a book was given. The Veda Patashala at Sri Sri Bholananda Seva Ashram, Bholananda Palli, Kunjaban, Agartala -799006, has around 16 vidhyarthis studying at present. This is a residential Patashala teaching Shukla Yajurvedha. They follow Sandeepani Vedha Vidhya Prathishtan ,Ujjayin syllabus. The Prathishtan offers a grant to the Vedha Patashala to meet a part of the expenses. The Acharya Sri Venu Prasad Gimire studied Sukla Yajurvedha Madhyandaneeya at Pattabirama Sasthri Vedha Patashala,Udupi,Karnataka.
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3) Tripurasundhari Temple at Udaipur:-

Sri Tripurasundari Temple is one among the 51 Shakthi Pithas where the Right Hind Limb of Devi had fallen. In 1501.A.D.Maharaja Dhanya Manikya wanted to construct a vishnu Temple at this place. One night the Raja received a divine message from Devi Bhagavathi to consecrate Sri Tripurasundari at this hill top temple. Since it was already dedicated to lord Vishnu he could not obey the divine order. But the divine command was repeated to him the next night. Then the King did as he was ordered.
Another peculiar yet fascinating aspect of Tripurasundari Temple is the image of Lord Vishnu; the God is being worshiped here in the form of a “Shalagramashila”. Such an instance of Vishnu being worshipped along with Shakthi Devi in a Kali Temple in any Shakthi Peeta is not only rare but a unique feature in this Sub Continent.
The Temple is built on a relatively small hillock, which is convex shaped, almost like a Tortoise (Kurma).Thus also referred as Kurma petta. The Temple of Tripurasundari or Matabari faces west. Though the main entrance is in the West, there is a small entrance also in the North. The idol of Goddess Tripurasundari which adorns the Temple is made up of Touch-stone. The height of the idol is 1metre 57 cm and its width is 64 cm. It is being installed on a stone altar. She stands upright on the idol of Shiva that lays in shavasana. Five mundas are supposed to be engraved on the surface of the altar which bears Devi. There is another stone idol inside the Temple and it is known as “CHHOTOMAA or CHANDI”. The idol is 48 cm tall and extends 35 cm bilaterally. Here the Devi is being worshipped through “VIRACHAAR TANTRA”. The main poojaries are Sri Ashish Chakravarthi( Shandilya Gothram) and Sri Narayan Chakravarthi(Vathsava Gothram).
There is a big Pond called Kalayan Sagar on the East of the temple. This pond is home to big Tortoises and fishes. Even today at12 noon animal sacrifices are being offered every day. The Maha prasadam is being offered to devotees at Rs.25 at 2 P.M.The Diwavli is celebrated with great pomp here. The temple timings is 4.30 A.M to 9.30 P.M with a break between 2.00P.M.to3.30 P.M.
In the temple premises the Tripurasundari Ashtakam of Sri Adhi Sankara is written in Bengali on a wooden board. On top of the Ashtakam it is written as follows.“Sri Sri Matha Tripurasundari Stothram ,Kanchi Peetadheeswara Swami Jayendra Kumar Sarswathi Swamigal Virachitham”. The board requires fresh painting.

 
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4)Matha Bubaneswari temple:-

is located on the bank of river Gomti. It is under the ASI (Archaeological Dept.).There is no idol.

 

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5) Pilak:-

is place of attraction for its Archaeological remains of 8th –9th centuries. A number of Terracotta plaques, cealing with Stupa and stone images of Avolokiteswara including image of Narasimhan have been found there which date backs to Buddhist period. That place has close association with Mynamoti and Paharpur in Bangladesh.Recently, further excavation has been taken up by Archaeological Survey of India.

 
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6) “Pilak Public School”,Jolaibari:-
Nearly 60 students are studying. This is the only English medium school in that area .The Government has already given 3 acres land to the school on 33 years lease.
 
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