Unakoti famously known as Angkor Wat of the North-East,[1] is a sculptural emblem and ancient Shaivite place that hosts rock carvings, figures and images of gods and goddesses.

It is the prime tourist spot of Unakoti District, in the Kailashahar Subdivision of the North-eastern Indian state of Tripura.

Among the rock-cut carvings, the central Shiva head and gigantic Ganesha figures deserve special mention.

[8] According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Shiva once spent a night here en route to Kashi.

Adamant on getting rid of Kallu, Shiva left him with his idols in Unakoti, making this his excuse, and kept on walking.

[12] The site has suffered centuries of neglect causing degradation and loss of considerable scale to the rock art.

Since its adoption by the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) as a heritage site, the situation has slightly improved, though a lot of work including substantial excavation remains to be undertaken.

[13] The Centre has recently granted Rs 12 crore to the state for developing the area, 178  km from here, as a major tourist destination.