Fourteen gods and goddesses temple

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Location: Khayerpur, Old Agartala, Mekhlipara, Tripura , India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 hour

From Agartala, the Fourteen gods’ and goddesses’ temple is situated at about a distance of 14 Km, at a place called Old Agartala. Maharaja Krishna Manikya had shifted the capital from Udaipur to Old Agartala, in the face of continued fighting with Shamser Gazi. Until it was shifted to Agartala, it continued to be the capital. During the month of July, every year a Kharchi festival is organized near the sacred 14 goddess temple and thousands of pilgrims and devotees visit this festival. ‘One who visits Tripura Fourteen Goddess Temple once comes to Agartala fourteen times more is a local saying there.

Attraction

People Spending time in Fourteen gods' and goddesses' temple Lakshmi, Kartikeya, Brahma, Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Ganesha, Samudra, Prithvi, Ganga, Agni, Saraswati, Kamadeva, and Himadri who are called Burasa, Bikhatra, Lampra, Thumnairok, Bonirok, Akhatra, Mwtaikotor, Noksumwtai, Twima, Sangram, Sonogram, Mailuma, Khuluma, and Swallowtail are the principal deities, respectively in the local dialect. Admixing harmoniously tribal beliefs with Hindu myths, the Chaturdashi Devta Temple is a magnificent piece of art to grant travelers a true sense of faith.

History

Historical Places in Fourteen gods' and goddesses' temple Just about 8 KM away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city of Tripura, the Chaturdasha Temple, or the fourteen gods and goddesses temple is located in Agartala.

Primarily frequented by Tribals of the area, the Fourteen Goddess Temple is located in Old Agartala. Maharaja Krishna Manikya was the founder of the temple. Animal sacrifice has also been seen to be performed at this temple. If you are one of those types who find the same not acceptable then the same can be avoided, though no offense to the beliefs of the people who perform a such sacrifice.

Inside/Outside Views

Literally, the abode of fourteen or 14 deities is suggested by the name. It was built by the Manikya Dynasty King, and this was the specialty of the Chaturdashi Temple, Maharaja Debbarma Manikya during his reign in the early days of the Manikya Kingdom. Later incorporated into the Hindu prayer & rituals, the fourteen or 14 deities who are worshiped in the Chaturdasha Temple were sacred gods & goddesses of the royal lineage. The 14 deities are named in the local Kokborok language and are built in tribal design.

Opening Hours

Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours

Entry & Others Fees

There is no entry fee needed to the temple.

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How to Reach

By air: From the main city in Singerbhil, the Agartala airport is located about 12 km. As Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Chennai, it connects to most major metros of the country, but only via Kolkata and Guwahati. Daily passenger flights from and to the city airport are operated by airlines like SpiceJet, IndiGo and Air India. From Kolkata or Guwahati to Agartala, the flight duration is only about one hour.

Situated at about a distance of 570 km, the nearest airport is the Imphal airport. At about a distance of 575 km, the second closest airport is the Guwahati Airport.

By rail: Be warned about traveling to Agartala by train, as it would take longer than the distance between Agartala and other cities. While from Kolkata, it’s about a distance of 12 hours, it takes about 28 hours, from Delhi.

By road: From Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong and Silchar, there are regular and direct bus routes to Agartala and are preferred by tourists and businessmen alike. As buses now travel via the neighboring country, Bangladesh, the much-awaited Dhaka-Kolkata bus service has decreased the distance and duration between Kolkata and Agartala by almost half. Via National Highway 44, Agartala is connected to Assam and other states.