Tripura Sundari Tourism

Context:

The Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, Tripura, is being redeveloped under the PRASHAD scheme, reflecting India’s vision of heritage-led spiritual tourism in the North-East.

Temple Significance:

Tripura Sundari Temple, established in 1501 A.D., is a Shakti Peetha and a symbol of Tripura’s cultural, spiritual, and architectural heritage, attracting devotees nationally and internationally.

PRASHAD Scheme:

Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) aims to modernize infrastructure, enhance tourist convenience, ensure sustainability, and promote local livelihoods while preserving cultural and spiritual significance.

Redevelopment Initiatives:

The ?34.43 crore project includes modern amenities like food courts, multipurpose halls, improved water and sewage systems, landscaping, solar PV systems, and the creation of a 51 Shakti Peethas Park to boost spiritual tourism.

Regional Impact:

The redevelopment strengthens Tripura and the North-East as spiritual tourism hubs, fostering employment, homestays, local entrepreneurship, and cultural promotion while preserving sacred heritage sites.

Historical Integration:

The temple’s architecture blends rural Bengal aesthetics with spiritual symbolism, housing deities like Goddess Tripura Sundari and Chhoto-Ma, uniting communities across faiths.

Government Vision:

Aligns with PM Modi’s vision of “Vikas Bhi, VirasatBhi” and the E-A-S-T approach—Empower, Act, Strengthen, Transform—linking heritage preservation with economic and tourism-led development.

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