Matai Pukhiri Explained

Matai Pukhiri
Location:	Khagrachhari District, Bangladesh
Type:	Lake
Elevation:	1200feet
Width:	1500feet
Length:	600feet

Matai Pukhuri is a small lake located in the Khagrachhari District in Bangladesh.^[1] It is sacred to the Tipra Indigenous community.^[2] It is located in Nunchari Mouza in Mahalchari Upazila of the Khagrachhari District.

The lake is one of the tourist attractions in Khagrachhari.^[3]

Location

Matai Pukhuri lake is located in a mountainous area 1200feet above sea level. The length of the lake is about 1500 feet (0.46 km), with a width of 600 feet (0.18 km). The water body never dries up and gets filled again during rains or monsoon season. Local people believe that the god who created the lake to meet the water needs of the people of this area. The pond is considered a blessing to the local people.^[4]

The Tirtha Mela or Tirtha Festival is held every year in this area where pilgrims come from different areas to visit the site.^[5] The lake is recognized as a pilgrimage place for Tripuri people.^{[6] [7] [8]}

References

23.0156°N 91.9719°W

Notes and References

1. News: Badruzzaman. MD. 4 June 2013. ইচ্ছাপূরণের পুকুরে. In the wish-fulfillment pond . bn. Prothom Alo. 9 February 2023.
2. Halim . Sadeka . Roy . Devasish . Chakma . Susmitma . Bikash Tanchangya . Sudatta . Natural Resource Management Country Studies: Bangladesh . Regional Indigenous Peoples' Programme . United Nations Development Programme.
3. News: 29 May 2019. Cable car to add colour to Khagrachari tourism. Bangladesh Post. 9 February 2023.
4. News: 1 April 2016. পাহাড়, ঝর্ণা আর মেঘেদের রাজ্য খাগড়াছড়ি. Khagrachari is the kingdom of mountains, waterfalls and clouds. bn. Jago News. 9 February 2023.
5. News: খাগড়াছড়ি জেলা কিসের জন্য বিখ্যাত?. Khagrachari district is famous for what? . bn. Expert Previews. 9 February 2023.
6. News: Tripura. Trisha. 14 April 2019. Celebrating Biju, Baisu, Sangrai. New Age Bd. 9 February 2023.
7. News: 13 April 2021. ত্রিপুরাদের বৈসু উৎসব শুরু, চলছে ঘরোয়া আয়োজন. Tripura's Boisu festival begins, domestic arrangements are underway. bn. Bangla News 24. 9 February 2023.
8. Web site: Sakib . Sadman . 16 October 2021 . Matai Pukhuri - Khagrachari . 10 February 2023 . Tourist Places or Spot in Bangladesh Places to Visit or Historical Places Bangladesh . en-US.