Tripura is gearing up for the century-old Kharchi Puja festival, set to commence on July 3. The festival honors Chaturdasa Devata, the ancestral deity of the Tripuri people, drawing thousands of devotees from across India.
A preparatory meeting chaired by MLA Ratan Chakraborty was held at the West Tripura District Magistrate’s Conference Hall to ensure smooth arrangements at the Chaturdasa Devata Temple in Khayerpur. Chakraborty emphasized Kharchi Puja as a cultural pride of Tripura, calling for collective efforts from government departments and social organizations to make the event successful.
Officials discussed key logistics, including infrastructure upgrades, health services, lighting, sanitation, and parking. Government stalls will showcase welfare schemes, while the Information and Cultural Affairs Department will organize daily cultural programs featuring prominent artists.