 The temple sculpture of Tripura represents the religious beliefs of the people. The style followed by the temples of Tripura is that of the Nagara architecture. The Tripura Sundari Temple, Agartala is hailed as one of the Shakti Peethas in India. Therefore people from all over the subcontinent collect to this holy place.
Different Temple Sculpture of Tripura The temple sculpture of Tripura, however, differs from the other East Indian temple sculptures. Following are the different Temple sculpture of Tripura: Chaturdasha Temple: One of the most famed temples of Tripura is the Chaturdasha temple situated by old Agartala built in respect of 14deities consigned to as the Chaturdasha Devata. The temple was built by Maharaja Krishna Manikya Debbarma. Traces of Buddhist influence can be seen on the dome which is prevailed by a Stupa like structure. The temple has a Nat Mandapa and Garbhagriha. The top of the dome is crowned with Kalash (metal pot) and Pataka (flag). 
Kamalasagar Kali temple or Kasba Kali Bari: The temple is situated on a small hill and is coloured in red and white shades and the temple compound holds images of a number of different deities on its walls. The image of Goddess Kali in the temple made of sandstone is similar to Mahishasura mardini or Dashabhuja Durga and is worshipped in the Shakti tradition. It is demoted to as Kalibari due to the company of a Shiva Linga at the feet of the deity. Bhuvaneshwari Temple: The temple was stiffed on a 3 feet high raised terrace. There are stupas at the doorway, char Chaala cover and a centre chamber. The Char Chaala style of temple architecture began in Bengal where the temples have a curved roof made up of four triangular parts. The edges and cornices are curved and the roof of the chamber is expanded lengthwise from a central dome by narrow corbelled vaults and arches. The highlights of the temple are the flower outlined motifs that decorate the stupas and pillars. Jagannath Temple: Jagannath Temple’s Sikhara is a measured octagonal pyramid rising in four storeys above the straight up portion over the balcony. A construction like this would perhaps suggest a snowy Himalayan origin, as in these parts it would have no meaning in the physical environment. It holds the many archaeological findings of Tripura, the Royal belongings, dresses and uniforms, weapon, coins and a lot of others significance seeing. Tripura Sundari Temple: Popularly known as Matabari, Tripura Sundari Temple is situated in antique Udaipur which is believed to be one of the holiest Hindu shrines in this part of the country. The temple consist a rectangle type chamber with a pointed dome. The idol of Kali is worshiped at the temple of Tripura Sundari in the form of 'Soroshi' and is made of kasti stone which is glowing black in colour. Tripura is believed to be one of the holiest Hindu shrines in this division of the country. Considered to be one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, consists of a rectangle type chamber of the typical Bengali hut. It is believed that Sati's right foot fell here in Lord Shiva's Dance. |
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