Temple

Among different other Buddhist Shrines in Tripura, the Benuban Vihar Temple is significant. Though, it stands to be one of the smallest Buddhist temples in the North-Eastern Indian state of Tripura, but the place is historically famous for having the metal idols of Bodhisattva and Lord Buddha, created in Burma long time back. The date of origin and the maker of the temple are not exactly known. But on visiting the Buddhist shrine, the enriched culture and heritage of the ancient Tripura can be explored.

Legend

No such legendary tales are revealed centering the Buddhist temple in West Tripura district. But the place bears the testimony of the fact that during the ancient times, Tripura maintained peace and harmony with the neighboring states by extending friendship and hospitality through culture and religion. In 2007, the Dalai Lama visited Benuban Bihar Temple in Tripura.

Architecture

The temple structure of Benuban Bihar has a Tripuri style in the design. The red colored sanctum dedicated to Lord Buddha has the metal Bodhisattva and Lord Buddha idols consecrated inside the sanctorum.  The place is surrounded by trees for which the place is called Benuban.

Darsan Info

The Buddhist Temple of Benuban Vihar is open for the tourists and pilgrims in the morning and again in the evening.

Darsan Dresscode

No specific dress code.

Famous Festival

May -    Buddha Jayanti

Culture

Tripura, one of the notable North-Eastern states of India, stands apart for enshrining their century-old heritage and the lineage of their culture. Once, the princely state, Tripura maintained its independence even during the British Raj in India. In 1974, Tripura accepted to be recognized as an Indian State.
70% of its population is Bengalis and the rest of the 30% belongs to the different tribes, residing in this area over the centuries and much before the Vedic times.
Tripura is accredited for its enriched culture including dance, music, musical theater and other performing arts. The people here are grateful to the great poet Rabindranath Tagore for promoting Tripura in his various literary creations like Rajarshi, Mukut, and Visharjan.
Their handicrafts, way of flamboyant dressing entice travelers from other states and abroad.
The Manikya Dynasty established almost all the important Hindu shrines across Tripura.

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Temple Rituals

Regular Prayers and Meditation

Special Rituals

Special prayers are offered to Lord Buddha on Buddha Jayanti at Benuban Bihar. The pilgrims wear white clothes and offer white payasa (sweet dish made of rice and milk) to Lord Buddha. On this auspicious day, the Buddhists maintain silence and peace.

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