Overview
- Location
- Udaipur, Tripura
Temple summary
Tripura Sundari Temple, popularly known as Matabari, is a revered Shakti shrine near Udaipur in Gomati district, Tripura. Government sources identify it among the 51 Shakti Peethas or Mahapithas, and Goddess Tripura Sundari is worshipped here as Tripureswari or Soroshi.
History
Tripura Tourism and the Gomati District administration record that Maharaja Dhanya Manikya built the temple in 1501. The shrine stands at Matabari near Udaipur, the former capital of Tripura.
Significance
The temple is an important Shakti pilgrimage centre. Tripura Tourism describes the shrine as Koorma Peetha because its form is associated with the shape of a tortoise, and records the sacred Kalyan Sagar beside the temple. Darshn presents its Shakti Peeth identity according to the cited source tradition rather than treating differing traditional lists as interchangeable.
Travel guide
Nearby stays, food and attractions
Nearby hotels, restaurants, temples, and attractions are maintained as curated travel entries for this Temple.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tripura Sundari Temple?
The temple is at Matabari near Udaipur in Gomati district, Tripura.
Is Tripura Sundari Temple a Shakti Peeth?
Yes. The Gomati District administration identifies Matabari as one of the 51 Mahapithas, while traditional Shakti Peeth lists can vary by source.
Who built Tripura Sundari Temple?
Government sources record that Maharaja Dhanya Manikya built the temple in 1501.