Tripura Sundari Temple is located 19 kilometers from Banswara. It is accessible by road from Udaipur. The goddess, Tripura Sundari, is also known as Turtia Mata amongst the local people. According to popular belief the temple was constructed even before the rule of Kanishka, the Kushana Emperor. The idol of the goddess is beautifully carved out of black stone. Tripura Sundari is seen riding on a tiger.

The goddess is depicted with 18 hands and each hand carries a symbol. It is strongly believed by the devotees that this place is one of the Shakti Peeths for the Hindus. According to a legend from Hindu mythology Lord Shiva was besieged with sorrow at the death of his wife, Sati. Carrying the dead body of his wife on his shoulders he was indulging in destruction. All the gods were worried at this as it was impossible top calm him down. At that point of time Lord Vishnu came to rescue.

With the help of hid Sudarshan Chakra he cut Sati`s dead body into pieces. As the body disappeared lord Shiva calmed down. It is said that Sati`s was fragmented into 52 pieces as they fell on earth. In all these places there is a temple dedicated to Sati but she is worshipped in various forms. These places are considered very sacred by Hindus. Tripura Sundari Temple, around Udaipur, is thus one of the holiest places for pilgrims.