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Buddha Temple, Venuban Vihar in Agartala
Buddhist Temple at Pecharthal, North Tripura
Buddha temple at Kanchanpur, North Tripura
Buddha temple at Manu Bakul, South Tripura
Pilak – in Jolaibari, South Tripura
Boxnagar : In Sonamura, West Tripura
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Buddha temple at Manu Bakul, South Tripura


The Idol of this temple was brought from Arakan long back . The biggest week long fair is held every year in the month of April. The Pilgrims from Mynamer ( formerly Burma ), Bangladesh, Japan, Thailand and other places congregate during the fair.


Nearest Airport : 

Agartala, 125 km.

Nearest Railway Station :

Kumarghat, 265 km.

Nearest Town :

Sabroom, 265 km.
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Accommodation :
  • Pilak Pantha Niwas, Bagafa, 45 km.
  • Forest Dak bungalow, Sabroom, 27 km.
  • Revenue Dak Bungalow, Sabroom, 28 km.


Pilak – in Jolaibari, South Tripura


The site of civilization which flourished during 8-12 centuries of the Christian era has been a cradle of culture of heterodox creeds and sects representing both Hinduism i.e. Shiva, Surya, Baishnabi and Buddhism i.e. Hinayana, Mahayana, Bajrayana which were found to exist side by side. The important places are Shyam Sundar Tilla, Deb Bari, Thakurani Tilla, Balir Pathar, Basudev Bari and Sagar Deba. The art form and site followed in the making of the images and in the sculptures have distance influence of Palas and Guptas of Bengal. Influence of Arakan, Mynamer (formerly Burma) and local style is discernable in the form and style of Pilak images and sculpture. The number of rock-cut images and terracotta plaques are lying scattered in various places of the area. The site has been under the care of Archaeological Survey of India. The rock-cut images and terracotta plaques still speak of a unique glorious cultural past of Tripura. Some of the important images found there are Avolokiteswar, Mahisasur Mardini, bronze images of Buddha and Vishnu in addition to terracotta plaques, sealing Coins etc. The molded terracotta plaques bear resemblance with molded plaques recovered from Paharpur and Mainamati. The Buddhist Complex here may be assigned a date between 9 and 10 century A.D. During excavation in the late sixties, Archaeological Survey of India team found out brick built stupas. Archaeological Survey of India has plans to do some more excavation to unearth the hidden cultural heritage of the area. If may be presumed that these extensive plains of Tripura were under the control of several dynasties who ruled in Eastern Bengal and Samantha in ancient period. Some of them were Buddhists and the others were Hindues. Most of these rulers had their capitals near this region. The ancient kingdom of Pattikera had its capital in Comilla region and Pilak is not very far from Comilla.


Nearest Airport : 

Agartala, 110 km.

Nearest Railway Station :

Kumarghat, 240 km.

Nearest Town :

Santibazar, 19 km, Jolaibari market, 2 km.
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Accommodation :
 
  • Pilak Pantha Niwas, Bagafa, 20 km.
  • Revenue Dak Bungalow, Santibazar, 19 km.
  • Matabari Pantha Niwas, Udaipur, 50 km.


Boxnagar : In Sonamura, West Tripura


Very recently after denudation of a natural forest area, a brick-built building emerged. This is near Boxnagar market. The local people initially attributed to the temple of Manasaa – the goddess of Snake. It was in a dilapidated condition. When attention of Archaeological Survey of India was arrested to it, they took over the site but infact nothing was done. In July’97 Dr. Jitendra Das, Superintending Archaeologist came to Tripura and visited this site. He focused there the idol of a Buddha and had been confirmed that it was a Buddha Temple. He was assured of immediate excavation of the site to find out the hidden story.


Nearest Airport : 

Agartala,  98 km

Nearest Railway Station :

Kumarghat, 220 km.

Nearest Town :

Sonamura, 8 km.

Accommodation :
 
  • Sagarmahal Tourist Lodge, Melaghar, 34 km.
  • Abakash Tourist Apartment, Melaghar, 34 km.

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