UDAIPUR (Tripura), Oct 6 (TIWN): Long queues were observed at Udaipur Matabari temple for Darshan & paying offers to Tripura Sundari Devi on the occasion of auspicious Maha Astami.

In early morning devotees had holy bath in Kalyansagar (the big lake in the temple premise) & Ma Kali who is also another form of Devi Durga has been worshiped with full devotion.

Rush of people are generally followed during Mahalaya, Pahela Baishakh, Durga Puja, Chaitra Shankranti at Matabari, widely known as Tripura Sundari temple which considered as the most pious pilgrimage in state.

On Sunday also people from various corners of Udaipur City arrived at Matabari temple to pray Ma Kali for her blessing for their prosperous days in future. 

Durga Ashtami celebrates the victory of Goddess over Buffalo Demon Mahishasura. According to Hindu mythologies it is said that Kaali Mata emerged from the forehead of Goddess Durga to kill Chanda and Munda Durga Puja at the Durgabari temple is funded and organised by the state government and the district magistrate of West Tripura is the main sevayat of the puja. Large number of crowd was witnessed at the premises of the Durga bari temple to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.

When princely Tripura signed the instrument of accession with the Government of India on October 15, 1949, it was agreed that daily work at Durgabari temple, Tripureswari Kali Temple at Udaipur in Gomati district and some other temples would be funded and looked after by the state government.