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Religious Festival · Tripura

Unakoti Festival (Ashokastami)

Unakoti, Kailashahar

Photo: Vulpes-bengalensis, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A February festival at the ancient rock-cut sculptures of Unakoti.

The Ashokastami festival is held every February at Unakoti near Kailashahar, where huge Shaivite reliefs are carved into the hillside.

Planning a visit

  • When: Usually February. The next dates have not been announced yet.
  • Where: Unakoti, Kailashahar, Tripura.
  • Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.

Sources

Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.