A Journey to Mystical Unakoti Tripura

Unakoti is India’s most mystical archaeological and pilgrimage site located near Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, India. The site is nestled amidst lush greenery and features large rock reliefs and stone images of Hindu deities such as Shiva, Ganesha, and Durga. Unakoti also holds religious importance as a Shaivite pilgrimage site, drawing devotees and tourists alike, especially during the annual Ashokastami Mela festival. The site's serene natural surroundings and ancient sculptures make it a unique cultural heritage spot in the region, attracting historians, archaeologists, and curious visitors interested in ancient Indian art and history.

• According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva once spent a night here en route to Kashi. 99,99,999 gods and goddesses followed him. He had asked his followers to wake up before sunrise and make their way towards Kashi. Unfortunately, none awoke, except Lord Shiva himself. Before he set out for Kashi alone, he put a curse on the others, turning them to stone and that is how the site got its name.
• Local tribals believe that the maker of these idols was Kallu gurjar. He was a devotee of Parvati and wanted to accompany Shiva-Parvati to their abode on Mount Kailash. On Parvati's insistence, Shiva reluctantly agreed to take Kallu to Kailash, on the condition that he would have to make one crore idols of Shiva in one night. Kallu got involved in this work like a man of his tune. But when dawn broke, the idols turned out to be one less than one crore (or unakoti). Adamant on getting rid of Kallu, Shiva left him with his idols in Unakoti, making this his excuse, and kept on walking.

• The name 'Unakoti' means 'one less than a crore' (ten million), referring to the legend of the sculptures which are said to number less than ten million.
• The central attraction is a massive sculpture of Lord Shiva's face known as 'Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava'.
• The site is nestled amidst lush greenery and features large rock reliefs and stone images of Hindu deities such as Shiva, Ganesha and Durga.
• It also holds religious importance as a Shaivite pilgrimage site, drawing devotees and tourists.
• The annual Asholastami Mela held in the month of March at Unakoti attracts a large number of devotees every year.

• Unakoti is a popular tourist destination, accessible from Agartala, and hosts the annual Ashokastami Mela, attracting devotees and tourists for its cultural performances and rituals. Efforts are ongoing to preserve these historically significant sculptures from weathering and erosion, underscoring Unakoti's importance as a cultural and archaeological treasure in northeastern India.
• Location: Unakoti, Agartala
• Best time to Visit: March – October

• Unakoti, situated approximately 178 km from Agartala, is a prominent tourist destination in Tripura renowned for its historical and religious significance. It features numerous rock-cut sculptures that provide insights into Hindu culture and serve as a centre of ancient pilgrimage in the region.

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