Published: 22 September 2025DD NewsGeneral
PM Modi Inaugurates Redeveloped 524-Year-Old Tripura Sundari Temple Under PRASHAD Scheme
On September 23, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Tripura Sundari Temple Complex at Udaipur in Tripura's Gomati district. Built in 1501 by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, the temple is one of the 51 revered Shakti Peethas in India and the third such shrine in eastern India after Kolkata's Kalighat and Guwahati's Kamakhya Temple.
The redevelopment was carried out under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme of the Union Tourism Ministry at a cost of over ₹54 crore. Chief Minister Manik Saha and Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu received the PM at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport. This was Modi's 11th visit to Tripura and his second visit to the Tripura Sundari Temple since becoming PM in 2014.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tripura Sundari Temple and what is its history?
**Tripura Sundari Temple** is at **Udaipur in Tripura's Gomati district**, built in **1501 by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya**. It is one of the **51 Shakti Peethas** and the third in eastern India. PM Modi inaugurated its PRASHAD redevelopment on September 23, 2025.
When did PM Modi inaugurate the Tripura Sundari Temple redevelopment?
**PM Modi** inaugurated the redeveloped **Tripura Sundari Temple** on **September 22, 2025** at Udaipur, Tripura. The 524-year-old temple was redeveloped under the **PRASHAD scheme** of the Ministry of Tourism.
What is the PRASHAD Scheme?
**PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive)** is a **Ministry of Tourism** scheme to develop pilgrimage infrastructure. The **Tripura Sundari Temple** redevelopment under PRASHAD was inaugurated by PM Modi on September 23, 2025.
How old is Tripura Sundari Temple?
**Tripura Sundari Temple** is **524 years old**, built in **1501 by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya**. It is one of the **51 Shakti Peethas** and the third in eastern India, redeveloped under PRASHAD and inaugurated by PM Modi in 2025.
How many Shakti Peethas are in India?
There are **51 Shakti Peethas** in India. **Tripura Sundari** is one of them and the **third in eastern India**, built in 1501. PM Modi inaugurated its PRASHAD-funded redevelopment on September 23, 2025.
