Agartala, September 22, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the newly developed infrastructure and beautification works of the historic Mata Tripureshwari Temple under the Prasad Scheme. The temple, one of the revered Shakti Peeths in the region, has undergone a major transformation with an investment of ₹52 crore.

PM Modi stepped in the Temple building at 3.15 PM and left at 3.45 PM.

During his visit, the Prime Minister offered prayers to Goddess Tripureshwari, seeking blessings for the welfare of the nation. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, MP Biplab Kumar Deb, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and other dignitaries.

Earlier, PM Modi arrived at MBB Airport in Agartala on Monday afternoon, where he was received by Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumdar, Chief Secretary JK Sinha, West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar and senior police officials. He then proceeded to Palatana OTPC by helicopter, where Chief Minister Dr Saha and Governor Nallu extended a ceremonial welcome before accompanying him to the temple.

To mark the occasion, the entire temple city of Udaipur was adorned with elaborate decorations, including floral arrangements and lighting. Security was heightened across the city, with multi-layered cordons, drone surveillance, and round-the-clock monitoring by central and state forces. Entry to the temple was restricted from 1 PM, and traffic between Brahma Bari and the temple was temporarily halted.

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s arrival, religious rituals were conducted in accordance with Vedic traditions. The temple priests performed three sacrificial offerings, including the official one, as part of the customary puja. The sanctum and surrounding premises were meticulously prepared to reflect the spiritual and cultural significance of the site.