Agartala, Nov 8 : Thousands of devotees from across Tripura and neighbouring states thronged the historic Tripurasundari Temple at Matabari in Gomati district on Sunday to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Goddess Tripurasundari on the occasion of Diwali.
Long queues of pilgrims were witnessed outside the temple from the early hours, with men, women, children and elderly people waiting patiently for their turn to enter the sanctum and offer prayers.
The temple premises witnessed a massive congregation throughout the day as devotees continued to arrive at the shrine to participate in the annual religious celebrations.
Recognised as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of the Indian subcontinent, the centuries-old temple at Udaipur is among the most prominent pilgrimage destinations in the Northeast. The annual Diwali festival at Matabari draws lakhs of devotees from different parts of the country and neighbouring Bangladesh.
Special rituals, prayers and traditional ceremonies were performed throughout the day in accordance with the temple’s age-old customs. The atmosphere reverberated with devotional chants and religious hymns as worshippers gathered to pay homage to the presiding deity.
The temple complex was illuminated with thousands of lamps, creating a festive atmosphere and adding to the spiritual significance of the celebrations.
Many devotees travelled considerable distances to participate in the festival, considering the Diwali observance at Matabari particularly auspicious for seeking the blessings of Maa Tripura Sundari.
Temple authorities, volunteers and other personnel remained engaged in facilitating the movement of pilgrims and ensuring the smooth conduct of religious activities amid the heavy rush.
The large congregation once again underscored the religious and cultural significance of Matabari, which has remained one of Tripura’s major centres of faith and pilgrimage for centuries.
The annual Diwali celebrations at the shrine hold a special place in the state’s religious calendar, attracting worshippers from different communities and regions. The illuminated temple complex, devotional chants and continuous arrival of pilgrims marked the occasion, as devotees prayed for peace, prosperity and well-being.
