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{{See also|Kamalasagar}}
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{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Kasbeswari Kali Mata
| image = File:Kasbeswari Kali Mata.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| map_type = India Tripura
| map_caption = Location in Tripura
| coordinates = {{coord|23|44|24.59|N|91|9|35.35|E|type:landmark_region:IN-TR|display=inline,title}}
| native_name = কসবেশ্বরী কালী মাতা
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Tripura]]
| district = [[Sipahijala district|Sipahijala]]
| location = [[Kamalasagar]]
| elevation_m =
| deity =[[Kali]]
| festivals=
| architecture = [[Bengal architecture]]
| temple_quantity =
| monument_quantity =
| inscriptions =
| year_completed = Late 15 century
| creator = [[Dhanya Manikya]]
| website =
}}
'''Kasbeswari Kali Mata''' or '''Kamalasagar Kali Temple''' was built on a hill-top by Maharaja [[Dhanya Manikya]] in the late 15th century.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://tripuratourism.gov.in/node/146|title=Kasba Kali Temple, Kamalasagar, Sepahijala District {{!}} Tripura Tourism|website=tripuratourism.gov.in|access-date=2018-11-03}}</ref> It is situated just beside the [[Bangladesh]] border, The lake, [[Kamalasagar]], in front of this temple rightly enhances its beauty.

Kamalasagar Temple is located about 27 km from Agartala in a small village called Kasba . It falls on Indo- Bangladesh border. The temple is placed on a hillock overlooking Kamalasagar.<ref name="incredible-northeastindia.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.incredible-northeastindia.com/tripura/kamlasagar-kali-temple.html|title=Kamalasagar Kali Temple, Tripura Temple Tour, Tripura Temple Travel|website=www.incredible-northeastindia.com|access-date=2018-11-03}}</ref>

== History of the lake ==
[[File:Kamalasagar.jpg|thumb|Kamalasagar]]
[[Kamalasagar]] lake dug by king [[Dhanya Manikya]] (1490–1520). He dug this two wavy blue water lakes in front of the [[Ujjayanta palace]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web
|url=http://archive.eci.gov.in/Febse2003/background/S23/rptListofAC_Dist_PC.pdf
|title=Assembly Constituencies - Corresponding Districts and Parliamentary Constituencies
|accessdate=2008-10-08
|work=Tripura
|publisher=Election Commission of India
|url-status=dead
|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051108040227/http://archive.eci.gov.in/Febse2003/background/S23/rptListofAC_Dist_PC.pdf
|archivedate=2005-11-08
}}</ref> That time Tripura's capital was Udaipur and now it is the present headquarter of south Tripura District. Udaipur is also known as a ‘lake-town’ because of the surfeit of large lakes, dug by different princely rulers. These lakes coupled with the river Gomati that flows by Udaipur will enthuse tourists to have a pleasant outing.

== Description of the Idol ==
The idol of Kamalasagar Kali temple called as Kasbeswari Kali, which is actually idol of the goddess Dasabhuja Durga or [[Durga|Mahishasurmardini]].<ref name="incredible-northeastindia.com"/> This 15 century idol made of sandstone. And recent temple was built in the 17th century. Although it is idol of Ma [[Durga]] but it worshipped as [[Kali|Maa Kali]]. Also there is a [[Lingam|Shivalinga]] sculpture at the feet of the idol. Devotees were gathered in this temple mainly during festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.north-east-india.com/tripura/kamalasagar-kali-temple.html|title=Kamalasagar Kali Temple Tour A Pilgrimage Centre of Tripura India|website=www.north-east-india.com|language=en|access-date=2018-11-03}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Kamalasagar kali temple (view from front).jpg
File:Kasbeswari Kali Mata (from far).jpg
File:Kamalasagar kali temple (view from far away).jpg
File:Kamalasagar kali temple (view from left).jpg
File:Kamalasagar.jpg
</gallery>

== References ==
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[[Category:Sipahijala district]]
[[Category:Temples in India]]

{{Hindu temples in Tripura}}

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