Centre Sanctions Rs 37.8 Cr for 'Development of Mata Tripurasundari Temple' in Tripura

AGARTALA: Under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme of the ministry of tourism, the Centre sanctioned of Rs 37.8 crores for the 'Development of Mata Tripurasundari Temple' in Tripura.

Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb taking to his Twitter handle wrote, "On behalf of the 37 lakh people of #Tripura, express deepest gratitude to PM Shri @narendramodi ji & Tourism Minister, @prahladspatel ji for ensuring the sanction of Rs 37.8 crores for the 'Development of Mata Tripurasundari Temple under PRASAD scheme' at Udaipur."

Under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India launched the PRASAD Scheme in the year 2014-2015. The full form of PRASAD Scheme is Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spirituality Augmentation Drive.

Like the PRASAD Scheme, there are various other schemes launched by the Government of India in order to address the social and economic welfare of the citizens and the nation.

Tourism secretary Kiran Gitte said that the ministry had accorded sanction for development of temples following the DPR of the state government under PRASAD scheme.

Meanwhile, a total of 33 works will be carried out under the project to develop the temple which will further boost tourism in the state, Gitte added.

The secretary further stated that Tourism Development Corporation Limited (TTDCL) would implement the project in a time-bound manner and the state government has undertaken several initiatives for face lifting of tourism in Tripura.

The Tripura CM who is in New Delhi at present also met Union textiles minister Smriti Irani. Irani assured Deb of providing full support from the centre for developing handloom clusters in Tripura. 

Tripurasundari temple located on a hill-top 5 KM from the main town at Udaipur. Maharaja Dhanya Manikya constructed the temple in 1501 A.D. Tripurasundari temple occupies a place of distinction among all the Hindu religious shrines as it earns special veneration on account of being one of 51 Peethas of Hindu Centre of worship and submission.

Goddess Tripurasundari is an avatar of the Goddess Parvathi, the consort of Lord Shiva. The temple consists of square-shaped sanctum designed in the model of typical rural Bengal hut.

The placid lake Kalyansagar situated in backside of the temple has added an aura to the total environ of the temple complex.

The lake is home to tortoises that are deeply revered by the devotees of the temple. This venerable temple is also referred to as the Koorma (tortoise) Pith.

It is a popular religious shrine where thousands of devotees across the country assemble to celebrate Diwali Festival with great pomp.

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