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In Hindu mythology, Tripura were three cities constructed by the great Asura architect Mayasura. They were great cities of prosperity, power and dominance over the world, but due to their impious nature, Maya's cities were destroyed by god Tripurantaka or Tripurari, an aspect of Shiva . [ 1 ]
However, the god stipulated that worship of the Chaturdasa Devata be duly and regularly observed in the kingdom in return. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Historically, it is believed that the indigenous Tripuri people of Tripura had adjusted their native culture and religion with that of Hinduism when the latter's influence reached the region.
In response to the growing threat posed by Bhandasura, the gods, led by Shiva and Vishnu, approach Lalita Tripura Sundari for help. Lalita Tripura Sundari is a manifestation of the divine feminine energy and is considered the ultimate form of Adi Parashakti . [ 14 ]
Here, the five-headed Tripurantaka is seen pointing an arrow towards the Tripura (rightmost top corner) with the bow made of Mount Meru, the serpent Vasuki is seen as its string. The four headed god Brahma is seen as the charioteer. The moon and the sun are depicted as the wheels of the chariot.
The gods did not like this at all. They first went to Brahma, but Brahma said he could not help them. After all, the asuras had gotten Tripura thanks to his boon. The gods then went to Shiva for help, but Shiva said that the asuras were doing nothing wrong. As long as that was the case, he did not see why the gods were so bothered.
Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival from Tripura, India. Performed in Agartala in July or August, the festival involves the worship of the fourteen gods forming the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people. [1] Kharchi Puja is one of the most popular festivals in Tripura.
The cultural heritage of the Kingdom of Tripura includes the worship of the Chaturdasa Devata (Fourteen Gods) which is spiritual heritage blending Hinduism and Indigenous practices and The Tripura Sundari Temple which is dedicated to the goddess Tripura Sundari which holds immense religious significance.
The underlying consciousness in them all is called Tripura, the goddess Tripura Sundari. Rigopoulos states that this is a medieval Shakta manuscript, composed between the 11th and 17th centuries. [2] The Tripura Rahasya expounds the teachings of the supreme spiritual truth. The highest truth was first taught by Shiva to Vishnu.