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 auspicious 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 attracts 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 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 countless lamps, adding to the festive and spiritual ambience of the occasion. The celebrations reflected the deep-rooted religious and cultural traditions associated with the annual Diwali observance at the shrine.
Many devotees travelled long distances to participate in the celebrations, considering the occasion particularly auspicious for offering prayers to Maa Tripura Sundari.
Temple authorities, volunteers and other personnel were engaged in facilitating the movement of pilgrims and ensuring the smooth conduct of religious activities amid the heavy rush.
The large congregation once again highlighted the religious significance of Matabari, which has remained a major centre of faith and pilgrimage in Tripura for centuries.
The Diwali celebrations at the shrine are a major annual event in the state's religious calendar, drawing devotees from different communities and regions. The illuminated temple complex and continuous flow of worshippers marked the occasion, as pilgrims sought divine blessings for peace, prosperity and well-being.
