Bhubaneswari Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Udaipur is not directly connected by air. The nearest airport is Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, at Agartala, 12 km northwest of Agartala city.

• By train

  Udaipur railway station is near Matabari, on the Lumding to Sabroom line, and Udaipur is well connected to the rail network.

• By road

  Buses run through the day from Agartala's Nagerjala bus stand to Udaipur. The town lies on NH 8, on the Agartala to Sabroom stretch.

Why devotees come here

Bhubaneswari Temple is a Hindu temple in Tripura, about 55 km from Agartala. It stands beside the palace built by Maharaja Govinda Manikya. Its roof and single arched entrance show the Charchala style of Bengal.

The temple is believed to have been built between 1660 and 1675 AD, next to the palace of Maharaja Govinda Manikya. Udaipur, the town where it stands, is the headquarters of Gomati district, and the Gomati river runs through the heart of the town. The temple is listed among Udaipur's famous temples, and the poet Rabindranath Tagore mentions it in his work. The Gomati district administration also lists it among the famous temples of Udaipur. Udaipur is a municipal council in Gomati district.

The building follows the Charchala style of Bengal. A flat, raised platform carries the chamber, which has a single arched entrance. The curved roof ends in a finial.

Udaipur has other well-known shrines. The Tripura Sundari temple here is one of the 51 Shakta pithas, and the Gunabati, Jagannath and Mahadev temples are also among the town's famous temples.

Tips for your visit

• Tepania Eco Park and the Old Rajbari are also attractions in Udaipur.
• The Gunabati, Jagannath and Mahadev temples are also among the famous temples in Udaipur town.

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