Venuban Vihar
Agartala, Tripura · Lord Buddha · Buddhist Temple
Kunjaban Buddhist monastery with metal Buddha images in north Agartala.
Venuban Vihar (Benuban Vihar) in Agartala’s Kunjaban area is among Tripura Tourism’s featured Buddhist destinations, a compact monastery preserving metal images of the Buddha and marking Buddha Jayanti (Buddha Purnima) with community celebrations.
History
Tripura Tourism calls Venuban (Benuban) Vihar one of the most attractive Buddhist destinations in the state. It stands in the Kunjaban area in the northern part of Agartala and, though small, preserves some beautiful metal images of the Buddha.
The state page sees the vihar as testimony that Tripura has, from the remote past, extended hospitality and patronage to the religion and culture of its neighbours.
Buddha Jayanti is celebrated here with great enthusiasm on Buddha Purnima. Incredible India notes the vihar’s blend of Burmese and Indian architectural styles and the State Museum about 5 km away.
Good to know
Listed Buddhist destination in northern Agartala (Kunjaban)
Metal Buddha images preserved in the monastery
Buddha Jayanti observance on Buddha Purnima per Tripura Tourism
Getting there
Within Agartala city (Kunjaban); nearest rail and air at Agartala.
Best time to visit: Oct – Mar