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76. TEMPLE OF CHATURDASA DEVATA, RADHAKISHOREPUR, DISTRICT: GomtiLOCATION:Radhakishorepur (Lat. 23° 31' N; Long. 91 - 9' E)
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The temple of Chaturdasa Devata was originally erected by Gopinath and dedicated to the fourteen gods of Tripura as evident from a dedicatory inscription. The present two edifices of brick and stone masonry were erected by Kalyanmanikya of Tripura in saka 1572, Corresponding to 1650 CE.
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The temples are popularly known as ‘Chaturdasa Devata’ and ‘Lakshmi-Narayana’ .
Both the temples are similar on plan and architectural features. The temple roofs are covered by chalas and topped by votive stupa like finials. There is a bhogamandapa of brick masonry, topped by chala roof lying in front of the temples. There is a brick-built ancient compound wall running all around.
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