Unakoti Rock Carvings

Md. Alamgir Hossain 10 months ago

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 said that these many rock cut carvings are available here. As per Hindu mythology, when Lord Shiva was going to Kashi along with one crore gods and goddesses he made a night halt at this location. He asked all the gods and goddesses to wake up before sun rise and proceed for Kashi.
It is said that in the morning, except Shiva himself, no one else could get up so Lord Shiva set out for Kashi himself cursing the others to become stone images. As a result we have one less than a crore stone images and carvings at Unakoti. These carvings are located at a beautifully landscaped forest area with green vegetation all around which add to the beauty of the carvings. The images found at Unakoti are of two types, namely rock-carved figures and stone images.
Among the rock cut carvings, the central Shiva head and gigantic Ganesha figures deserve special mention. The central Shiva head known as ‘Unakotiswara Kal Bhairava’ is about 30 feet high including an embroidered head-dress which itself is 10 feet high. On each side of the head-dress of the central Shiva, there are two full size female figures – one of Durga standing on a lion and another female figure on the other side. In addition three enormous images of Nandi Bull are found half buried in the ground. There are various other stone as well as rock cut images at Unakoti. Every year a big fair popularly known as ‘Ashokastami Mela’ is held in the month of April which is visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Mohit Rawat 11 months ago

You should never miss this place if you are in Tripura.
This is one of the real marvels of India created by our ancestors for some special purpose.
The large 30 feet stone carved faces of lord shiva are main attraction here but the waterfall and jungle are a must visit thing. So, don’t forget to go deep into the forest as this is the main part of this place.

Abhijit Kr. Das 11 months ago

Unakoti Rock carvings were made at around 9 century AD by the local Chieftains of local Inhabitants. But there is no documented history of it. Whatever may be the origin adventure lover's will get a glimpse of history and taste of tracking at the same place. Winter and Monsoon are the best time to visit. Nearest Town is Kailashahar, just 9 Km away.