Buddhist Temples in Tripura support the fact that Buddhism is quite prevalent in the state. Archaeological evidences have suggested that Buddhists have inhabited the region since ancient times. Several Buddhist rulers ruled over the state and left permanent influences on the culture of the state. However in the 16th century AD Buddhism was almost eliminated from this region owing to the defeat of Buddhist rulers. It was revived in Tripura in the 17th century AD and since then has been permanently existed in the state.

Venuban Vihar
Venuban Vihar is located about 2 kilometres away from Agartala city. It is a small Buddha shrine that houses some magnificent metal idols of Lord Buddha and Bodhisatva. These idols have Burmese origin which were transferred to this shrine and installed. On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated in the temple with grandeur and great religious fervour every year. A huge fair is also organized in the same occasion. The ambience of Venuban Vihar is rich in serenity. The temple attracts a number of tourists and devotees.

Udayan Buddha Vihara
Udayan Buddha Vihara is the most ancient Buddha temple of the state of Tripura. It is situated at Pecharthal in the district of North Tripura. It was established in the year 1931 and the idol of Buddha was brought in the same year from Rangoon. The idol is incredibly heavy and has a weight of almost 700 kg, but the appearance of the idol is not so enormous.

Manu Bakul Buddha Temple
Manu Bakul Buddha temple is located at about 125 kilometres away from the Agartala Airport in the district of South Tripura. The idol of the temple is believed to have brought from Arakan. Every year, in the month of April, a week long fair is organized here. The temple and the fair attract not only the devotees from the country but also from Thailand, Japan, Bangladesh, Myanmar and many other places. The fair is celebrated by the devotees with great religious fervour.

In the present scenario, Tripura houses a huge Buddhist population which comprises communities like Chakma, Uchai, Barua and Mog. Being an important aspect of socio cultural heritage of the state, Buddhist temples in Tripura finds a distinct position in the society. They not only attract the devotees but numerous tourists from distant regions.