Kasbeswari Kali Mata or Kamalasagar Kali Temple was built on a hill-top by Maharaja

Dhanya Manikya Dhanya Manikya was the Maharaja of Tripura who reigned from 1490 to 1515 C.E. In this time, Tripura Sundari Temple was established. Biography Assisted by his generals Ray Kachag and Ray Kacham, Dhanya Manikya expanded Tripura's territorial do ...

in the late 15th century. It is situated just beside the

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border, The lake,

Kamalasagar Kamalasagar is an artificial lake in Tripura, India, constructed by King Dhanya Manikya of Tripura in the 15th century and is a popular spot for picnickers. A '' mela'' is held there every October during the Navaratri festival. Politics Kamala ...

, in front of this temple rightly enhances its beauty. Kamalasagar Temple is located about 27 km from Agartala in a small village called Kasba . It falls on Indo- Bangladesh border. The temple is placed on a hillock overlooking Kamalasagar.

History of the lake

lake dug by king

(1490–1520). He dug this two wavy blue water lakes in front of the

Ujjayanta palace The Ujjayanta Palace(''Nuyungma'' in Tripuri language) is a museum and the former palace of the Kingdom of Tripura situated in Agartala, which is now the capital of the Indian state of Tripura. The palace was constructed between 1899 and 190 ...

. That time Tripura's capital was Udaipur and now it is the present headquarter of south Tripura District. Udaipur is also known as a ‘lake-town’ because of the surfeit of large lakes, dug by different princely rulers. These lakes coupled with the river Gomati that flows by Udaipur will enthuse tourists to have a pleasant outing.

Description of the Idol

The idol of Kamalasagar Kali temple called as Kasbeswari Kali, which is actually idol of the goddess Dasabhuja Durga or Mahishasurmardini. This 15 century idol made of sandstone. And recent temple was built in the 17th century. Although it is idol of Ma

Durga Durga ( sa, दुर्गा, ) is a major Hindu goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars. Durga's legend centres around co ...

but it worshipped as Maa Kali. Also there is a

Shivalinga A lingam ( sa, लिङ्ग , lit. "sign, symbol or mark"), sometimes referred to as linga or Shiva linga, is an abstract or aniconic representation of the Hindu god Shiva in Shaivism. It is typically the primary ''murti'' or devotional ...

sculpture at the feet of the idol. Devotees were gathered in this temple mainly during festival.

Gallery

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References

{{reflist Sipahijala district Hindu temples in Tripura