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Tripura Sundari Temple (Matabari), Udaipur

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Tripura Sundari Temple (Matabari), Udaipur
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A hilltop temple of the goddess Tripura Sundari, revered as one of the Shakti Peethas and the most important shrine in the State.

TempleMatabari, near Udaipur, Gomati districtBest time to visit: October to March; Diwali fair

Highlights

  • The square, Bengali-style temple with a curved roof, built on a hillock shaped like a tortoise
  • Kalyan Sagar lake beside the temple, home to large fish and turtles
  • Peda sweets sold as prasad
  • A large fair at Diwali

Significance

The temple was built in the early 16th century under the Manikya king Dhanya Manikya, according to the royal chronicles. Devotees believe a part of Sati fell here, which makes it a Shakti Peetha.

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