Kamalasagar Kali Temple

The Kamalasagar Kali Temple of Kasba also known as Kasba Kali Bari is about 27 km away from Agartala, the state capital. Kali Temple is famous pilgrimage centre in Tripura situated 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.

Getting There

The nearest airport is Agartala Airport, the state capital airport. Located almost 27 km from the temple, one can easily reach the temple from here by bus or taxi.

The nearest railhead is at Kumarghat. From here you can easily reach the temple by road.

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