State : Tripura, in
the north east of India.
Best time to Travel : Through out the year.
Significance : The Pilgrimage Centre.
Location : Kamalasagar Kali Temple is about 27 kms from
Agartala and is situated on a
hillock over looking a wide pool of water called Kamala Sagar in Tripura,
India.
Know Kamalasagar Kali Temple in Tripura
The Kamalasagar Kali Temple of Kasba also known as Kasba Kali Bari is about
27 km away from Agartala, the
state capital. Kamalasagar Kali Temple in Tripura is raised on a hillock
over looking a vast lake called Kamala Sagar. The lake at the border of
Bangladesh is a scenic destination and a good picnic spot. The image of the
goddess in the temple resembles that of Dasabhuja Durga or
Mahishasurmardini. The Goddess made up of sand stone, is worshipped in the
temple as Kali and the presence of a Shivalinga at its feet has led to the
naming of the temple as Kalibari. Thousands of devotees from different parts
of the country and neighbouring country Bangladesh offers visit to this
sacred temple during festivals.
The huge Kamalasagar Lake
situated here was excavated by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya Bahadur in the late
15th Century AD., and the Kamalasagar Kali Temple at the top of the hillock
dates back to the 17th Century.
Journey to the Kamalasagar Kali Temple
Airport : The nearest airport is situated at
Agartala, the state capital.
Located almost 27 km from the temple, one can easily reach the temple from
here by bus or taxi.
Railhead : The nearest railhead is at
Kumarghat. From here you can
easily reach the temple by road.
Road Transport : A well defined road connects the temple
with Agartala and other major
towns of the Tripura and neighbouring states.
Staying near the Kamalasagar Kali Temple
Finding an accommodation near the temple is not a problem, as it is close
to the capital of the state, Agartala.
You may not find a luxury accommodation, but the accommodations available
are well planned and well designed to provide you a comfortable stay.
