Tripura Sundari Temple Talwara

The temple is known locally by several names, including Turtia Mata, Raj Rajeshwari Tripura Sundari, Umrai Mata, and Tartai Mata, reflecting the deep spiritual significance it holds for devotees in the region.

This ancient temple, though its historical period is unknown or disputed, continues to attract pilgrims throughout the year. The temple’s architecture follows a unique style distinct from the mainstream, adding to its charm and spiritual ambience.

Devotees can seek darshan of the goddess with free entry, making it accessible to all visitors. The temple opens early, with summer timings from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM and winter timings from 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

The best time to visit is during the winter months from November to February, especially in the morning hours between 8 AM and 12 PM, or during the vibrant festival season.

The temple comes alive during major festivals such as Chaitra Navratra Parv (March-April), Ashwin Navratri Parv (September-October), Kartiki Purnima (November), Shukla Paksh Ashtami, Shravan Maas (July-August), and Diwali (October-November), drawing large numbers of devotees seeking blessings.

Daily worship rituals at Tripura Sundari Temple include Abhishek, Shringar, and Pujan, performed in the early morning (Summer: 5:00-6:00 AM, Winter: 5:30-7:00 AM).

Mangla Aarti takes place at 6:00 AM in summer and 7:00 AM in winter, while Sandhya Aarti is held at 7:15 PM in summer and 6:30 PM in winter. The Bhog-Aarati is also conducted as part of the temple’s daily pooja schedule. Reaching the temple is convenient for pilgrims.

First, travel to Banswara city in Rajasthan. From there, the temple is about 20 km away on the Banswara-Dungarpur road towards Talwara, near Umrai village. The nearest railway station is Ratlam Junction, and the closest airport is Udaipur Airport, approximately 160 km away.

For those planning an extended stay, rooms are available near the temple, and additional hotel options can be found in Banswara city. Visitors can also explore Banswara city, located just 20 km from the temple. For more details, the temple’s official website is https://shreetripurasundari.org/.