| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Tripura Sundari Temple. |
| Location | Udaipur, Gomati district, Tripura (60 km from Agartala). |
| Temple Name | Tripura Sundari Temple (Maa Tripureswari Mandir). |
| Year Built | 1501 by Maharaj Dhanya Manikya Bahadur. |
| Historical Significance | Built when Udaipur (then Rangamati) was the capital of the Manikya kingdom. Constructed atop a hillock shaped like a turtle's back, symbolically sacred in Hindu tradition. |
| Religious Importance | One of India's 51 Shaktipeethas. Houses two deities: Tripura Sundari (main idol) and Chhoti Ma. Attracts over 2 lakh devotees annually during Diwali. |
| Redevelopment Project | Launched in 2018 under former CM Biplab Kumar Deb. Foundation of Shaktipeetha Park laid in 2025 by CM Dr Manik Saha. Total cost: ₹52 crore (₹7 crore from Tripura govt, rest under PRASAD scheme). |
| New Features | Shaktipeetha Park with replicas of all 51 Shaktipeethas. Three-storeyed structure with ground floor (6,784 sq m) for lobbies, stalls, multipurpose halls, Prasad ghar, dormitories, and monk residences. Top floor (7,355 sq m) features main temple (naatmandir) with open gathering space. Facilities include food court, souvenir shops, drinking water, parking, landscaping, guest accommodation, public conveniences, and a museum dedicated to Tripura's history and mythology. |
| Tourism Impact | Expected to boost religious tourism in Tripura and Northeast India. Opportunity for local artisans and traders with new stalls and shops. Positions Tripura as a key spiritual destination in India's tourism map. |
| Cultural Significance | Strengthens cultural pride and identity by highlighting the legacy of the Manikya dynasty. |
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