Kasbeswari Kali Mata or Kamalasagar Kali Temple was built on a hill-top by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya in the late 15th century.[1] It is situated just beside the Bangladesh border, The lake, Kamalasagar, in front of this temple rightly enhances its beauty.

Kasbeswari Kali Mata
কসবেশ্বরী কালী মাতা
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictSipahijala
DeityKali
Location
LocationKamalasagar
StateTripura
CountryIndia
Kasbeswari Kali Mata is located in Tripura
Kasbeswari Kali Mata
Location in Tripura
Geographic coordinates23°44′24.59″N 91°9′35.35″E / 23.7401639°N 91.1598194°E / 23.7401639; 91.1598194
Architecture
TypeBengal architecture
CreatorDhanya Manikya
CompletedLate 15 century

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.[2]

History of the lake

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Kamalasagar

Kamalasagar lake dug by king Dhanya Manikya (1490–1520). He dug this two wavy blue water lakes in front of the Ujjayanta palace.[3][1] 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

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The idol of Kamalasagar Kali temple called as Kasbeswari Kali, which is actually idol of the goddess Dasabhuja Durga or Mahishasurmardini.[2] This 15 century idol made of sandstone. And recent temple was built in the 17th century. Although it is idol of Ma Durga but it worshipped as Maa Kali. Also there is a Shivalinga sculpture at the feet of the idol. Devotees were gathered in this temple mainly during festival.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Kasba Kali Temple, Kamalasagar, Sepahijala District | Tripura Tourism". tripuratourism.gov.in. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Kamalasagar Kali Temple, Tripura Temple Tour, Tripura Temple Travel". www.incredible-northeastindia.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies" (PDF). Tripura. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 November 2005. Retrieved 8 October 2008.
  4. ^ "Kamalasagar Kali Temple Tour A Pilgrimage Centre of Tripura India". www.north-east-india.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.