The donation boxes and chests of the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Tripura were reopened on Tuesday after a gap of nearly one month and 20 days, marking an important event for devotees and temple authorities.
A total of 17 donation boxes and chests were unlocked in the temple courtyard, following which the counting of cash and offerings began early in the morning. The exercise continued throughout the day under tight administrative supervision to ensure transparency and proper accounting of the donations.
To oversee the process, the Gomati district administration constituted a 17-member special counting team. Officials monitored the proceedings as the donations collected from devotees over the past 50 days were sorted and counted in accordance with prescribed procedures.
The reopening of the donation chests is a periodic exercise carried out by the temple administration in the presence of district officials. The collections are used for the maintenance and development of the temple and other associated religious activities.
Officials recalled that during the previous opening of the donation boxes on May 18, the temple had recorded collections worth Rs 20.52 lakh, besides receiving foreign currency from devotees and visitors. This time too, officials expected a sizeable collection, although members involved in the counting indicated that the total could be marginally lower than the previous round.
The presence of foreign currency among the offerings once again reflected the growing popularity of the revered shrine among international tourists and pilgrims. Apart from attracting thousands of devotees from across India, the temple has also emerged as a significant destination for foreign visitors interested in the region’s religious and cultural heritage.
Deputy Collector Chandrashekhar Chattopadhyay, who supervised the counting process, said the exercise was being conducted strictly as per established guidelines. He added that the counting was expected to conclude between 6 pm and 7 pm.
Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, one of the 51 Shakti Peethas, is among the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites in the country. Located at Udaipur in Gomati district, the temple witnesses a steady flow of devotees throughout the year, with footfall rising significantly during festivals and special religious occasions. The periodic opening of its donation boxes continues to draw public interest as an indicator of the shrine’s enduring spiritual and cultural significance.
