Kalibari Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport at Agartala is about 180 to 200 km away. Silchar Airport in Assam is about 120 km away.

• By train

  Dharmanagar railway station has good train connections. Agartala to Dharmanagar takes about six to seven hours by train.

• By road

  From Silchar, a taxi or private car takes about three hours, about 120 km. From Agartala by road, it takes eight to nine hours, about 200 km.

Why devotees come here

Kalibari Temple in Dharmanagar is dedicated to Devi Kali. The district government calls it a revered shrine and a peaceful place for spiritual enrichment. Dharmanagar is the administrative centre of North Tripura district.

The Kalibari Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Devi Kali, in the town of Dharmanagar. The district government describes it as more than a place of worship, and as part of the town's cultural life. The government says its calm atmosphere offers a peaceful retreat for those seeking spiritual enrichment. The temple sits in Dharmanagar, the administrative centre of North Tripura district.

After the 2012 split that created Unakoti district, the North Tripura headquarters moved to Dharmanagar. The district now has three sub-divisions: Dharmanagar, Panisagar and Kanchanpur.

Kali Puja, which falls between October and November, is one of the main festivals in Dharmanagar. During Kali Puja and Durga Puja the temple becomes a hub of celebrations. The town is also known for its bright lights during Kali Puja.

Festivals

• Between October and NovemberKali Puja

  The temple becomes a hub of celebrations, and the whole town of Dharmanagar is lit up.

Tips for your visit

• Unakoti, an ancient site, is a short distance away from Dharmanagar.
• Jampui Hills, which the state calls its highest hill range, is listed as a tourist spot in the same district.
• The tea gardens of Dharmanagar are listed among the district's main tourist attractions.

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