Lakshmi Narayan Temple Agartala

Tripura , West Tripura, Agartala

The Laxmi Narayan temple was established by the King of Tripura, Birendra Kishore Manikya from the 1909-1923 within the Ujjayanta Palace ground. But the idol of Lord Kirshna had been consecrated inside the sanctum sanctorum some 45 years back by the Krishnananda Sevayet of the temple.

Legend

According the Bhagavata, Tamal tree has a close association with the life sport of Lord Krishna. Thus, the Sevayet planted a Tamal Tree in front of the Laxmi Narayan temple around 35 years ago. Every year, Janmastami- the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated grandly inside the temple campus and the palace grounds. During this time, the devotees come across from various parts of the state and from outside to offer prayers to Lord Krishna.

Architecture

The two storied huge temple of Lord Krishna entice pilgrims with its grandness. The while colored temple at the entrance of the Ujjayanta Palace is a must visit for not only sake of pilgrimage, but this is one of the major grand architectures in Tripura. Made by the Maharaja of Tripura Birendra Kishore Manikya from the 1909-1923, the Sevayet of the Laxmi Narayan temple established the idol of Sri Krishna around 45 years back. The white edifice symbolizes peace and sanctity.

Darsan Info

Devotees can pay a visit to Lord Krishna from the Morning till afternoon and again during the evening aarti.

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Darsan Dresscode

Though, no such restrictions are there about dress code, it is suggested to wear conservative clothing by both men and women when they are visiting the shrine of Lord Krishna.

Famous Festival

September:- Janmashtami

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.
Talking about their temples, the Manikya Dynasty established almost all the important Hindu shrines across Tripura.