It dates back to the early 18th century and was initiated by Ratna Manikya II, who was the king of Tripura.

While descending, the thief fell into an internal pit connected to a nearby pond.

It is said that the King of Tripura had a dream in which Lord Jagannath appeared, expressing that He would no longer accept offerings at the temple due to the death that occurred there and requested to be moved elsewhere.

The seventeen jewels are the towers that originally crowned the structure but have been damaged: eight on the first floor, eight on the second, and one more in the center.

The temple is further adorned with floral, foliate, bell, and geometric patterns.