Unakoti in Tripura: Ancient Rock Carvings and Cultural Heritage Site

Unakoti, located in Tripura's Unakoti district near Kailashahar, is a remote heritage site known for thousands of ancient rock carvings and sculptures dating from the 7th to 9th centuries. The name means 'one less than a crore,' linked to a local legend involving Lord Shiva and a curse turning gods into stone. Surrounded by forests and hills, Unakoti holds cultural and archaeological significance, attracting historians and travelers interested in its mysterious carvings and natural setting.