• The 524-year-old temple, located in Udaipur, Gomati district, Tripura, is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas and holds immense religious and cultural importance.
• The redevelopment was completed under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme with a budget of over ₹50 crore, including central and state government contributions.
• Upgraded infrastructure, enhanced pathways, modern lighting, water conservation systems, food courts, multipurpose halls, and better amenities for pilgrims.
• This project aims to preserve the temple's sanctity while making it a world-class spiritual destination, boosting religious tourism and local economy.
• The redevelopment is part of a broader vision to blend heritage preservation with modern development, making Tripura a hub for spiritual tourism in Northeast India.

• Shakti Peetha: According to legend, the right foot of the Goddess Sati is believed to have fallen on this spot during Lord Shiva's divine dance (Tandava). This makes the site a significant place for the worship of Shakti, the divine feminine power.
• Deities: The main sanctum houses two black stone idols of the goddess. The larger, five-foot idol is worshipped as Tripura Sundari, while a smaller idol, known as Chhoto-Ma, was historically carried by the Tripura kings during battles and hunting expeditions for good fortune.
• Religious festivals: The temple is particularly famous for its annual Diwali Mela, which attracts over two lakh pilgrims from across India. 

• Construction: The temple was constructed in 1501 A.D. by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya of the Manikya dynasty. The king was reportedly commanded to build the temple in a dream.
• Royal connection: The temple remained a focal point of worship and legend for the Manikya kingdom for centuries.
• Renovation: In recent years, the temple complex has undergone a major redevelopment under the central government's PRASAD scheme, with upgrades to facilities and infrastructure for pilgrims. 

• Style: The temple's square, sanctum-like structure with a conical dome and sloping roof reflects the traditional hut-like (Char-Chala) architecture of rural Bengal, blended with local influences.
• Distinctive shape: The temple rests upon a hillock that resembles the hump of a tortoise, earning it the sacred name Kurma Pitha. 

• Kalyan Sagar lake: An expansive lake on the eastern side of the temple, Kalyan Sagar is home to sacred fish and large tortoises. Devotees often feed the animals and consider them divine emblems of the site's sanctity.
• Shaktipeetha Park: As part of the recent redevelopment, a park featuring replicas of all 51 Shakti Peethas has been built near the temple. 

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