Kamalasagar Kali Temple

Getting there

• By air

  Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is at Singerbhil, 20 km north of Agartala.

• By train

  Sepahijala district has two railway stations, Bishramganj and Bishalgarh, linked to Agartala.

Book and check

Official pages only. We do not sell darshan passes or tours.

• Timings and visiting details (Incredible India)incredibleindia.gov.in

Why devotees come here

Kamalasagar Kali Temple stands on a hillock overlooking Kamalasagar lake, about 27 km from Agartala in Tripura. Its idol is called Kasbeswari Kali, although it is a form of Dasabhuja Durga, and it is worshipped as Maa Kali.

The idol is called Kasbeswari Kali, but it is an idol of Dasabhuja Durga, also called Mahishasurmardini. Even so, devotees worship it as Maa Kali. The sandstone idol dates to the 15th century, and a Shivalinga sculpture lies at its feet.

The temple was built on a hilltop by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in the late 15th century. The recent temple was built in the 17th century.

The temple stands on a hillock overlooking Kamalasagar lake, in the small village of Kasba. It is about 27 km from Agartala, the capital of Tripura. It falls on the Indo-Bangladesh border. It is listed among the major tourist spots of Sepahijala district, which has two railway stations, Bishramganj and Bishalgarh, linked to Agartala. Kali Puja is the annual festival and the biggest event at the temple. It takes place in October or November. The temple is closed from 2 PM to 5 PM, so plan your visit around the two opening sessions.

Festivals

• October or NovemberKali Puja

  The annual festival and the biggest event at the temple.

Tips for your visit

• Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is a short distance from the temple, a protected area with a wide variety of wildlife.
• Ujjayanta Palace, now the State Museum, is also in the vicinity.

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