Unakoti or Subrai Khung famously known as Angkor Wat of the North-East, [1] is a sculptural emblem and ancient Shaivite place that hosts rock carvings, figures and images of gods and goddesses. [2] The bas relief sculptures at Unakoti are on stylistic grounds ascribed to 7th to 9th century CE, to the period of Pre- Manikya rule. [1]

Unakoti is an administrative district in the state of Tripura in northeastern India. It is the least populated district of Tripura, with fourth highest literacy rate. The district has a total of four sub divisions and two blocks. The district was created in 2012, by bifurcating the North Tripura district with its headquarter in Kailashahar. [1]

2025年2月11日 · Camouflaged by the deep forest of the Jampui Hills, Unakoti is the abode of extraordinary rock-cut reliefs of Hindu deities which bear a strong undertone of local tribal earthiness.

2025年3月25日 · It is ‘Shaiba’ (Saivite) pilgrimage and dates back to 7th – 9th centuries if not earlier. The marvellous rock carvings, murals with their primitive beauty, waterfalls are not to be missed. Unakoti means one less than a crore and it is …

2022年2月1日 · Unakoti is a chiselled wonder hidden in plain sight. Some 178 kilometers from Agartala in Tripura’s Unakoti district, an ancient stone gate opens into massive stone and rock sculptures carved out of a hillside.

2024年11月27日 · Discover Tripura’s Unakoti Rock Carvings, a UNESCO-tagged marvel with 1,000-year-old Shiva sculptures, tribal legends, vibrant festivals, and expert travel tips.

The Huge bas-reliefs of Unakoti are set within a landscape of high cliffs and lush green forests. The total protected area of Unakoti is 150 acres. The site is renowned for the presence of a large concentration of massive rock-cut images of Hindu divinity such as Shiva, Parvati, Ganga, Ganesha and Uma-Maheshwar (locally known as Hirimba), etc.

On January 26, 1950 Tripura was accorded the status of a ‘C’ category state and on November 1, 1956, it was recognized as a Union Territory. It gained full statehood on January 21, 1972, as per the North-East Reorganisation Act, 1971. Read More.

Unakoti is a Shaivite pilgrimage site and dates back at least to the 7th century, if not earlier. Home to the largest bas relief structures in India, Unakoti Hills is famous for its massive stone and rock-cut sculptures that have been carved out from the hillside.

2024年11月14日 · Unakoti is one of the most famous Shaiva pilgrimage sites in the state of Tripura in northeastern India. Unakoti is famous for its huge rock cut panels depicting Hindu gods and goddesses. Unakoti means one less than a crore and it is said that so many rock cut carvings are available here.