President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended their warm wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of Janmashtami, celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna.
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BJP National President J.P. Nadda said, "Mandaar Mala Kalitaalkaye, Kapalmalangit Sundaraya. Divyambarayai Cha Digambaraya, Namah Shivayai Cha Namah Shivay. Best wishes of Mahashivratri to all the countrymen. I pray that Mahadev's blessings be with all of you always".
Centuries-old 7-day long 'Kharchi Puja' begins in Tripura
With colourful marquees, illuminations, religious rites and chanting of "mantras" amid drum beats, the festival features 14 deities -- Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik, Ganesha, Brahma, Abadhi (God of water), Chandra, Ganga, Agni, Kamdev and Himadri (Himalaya).
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During the bathing rituals, servitors poured 108 pots of water blended with aromatic herbs, Sandal wood paste, Keshar and Karpur on the deities. The water was collected from the sacred golden well (Suna Kua) located within the temple premises.
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Also taking to Twitter, President Kovind said: "Eid Mubarak to all countrymen, especially Muslim brothers and sisters! This festival being celebrated after the holy month of Ramzan is a holy occasion to strengthen brotherhood and harmony in the society.
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The religious fervour, pomp and gaiety with which the five-day Durga Puja festivity was celebrated in the northeastern states, especially in Assam, Tripura and Manipur, came to an end on Friday with the immersion of idols of in various rivers, ponds and water bodies in the region.
Traditional Ker Puja begins in Tripura
Traditional Ker Puja has started in state; this puja is being held in the Ujjayanta Palace of Agartala according to the custom. On this occasion, the Governor and the Chief Minister of Tripura greeted everyone and wished everyone well in the Corona situation.
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Tripura’s centuries-old ‘Kharchi Puja’ festival begins amid COVID restrictions
The North-East states of Tripura’s centuries-old ‘Kharchi Puja’ festival begins at the state’s erstwhile capital Puran Habeli’s Chaturdash Devta temple at Khayerpur in West Tripura district from Saturday amid COVID restrictions.
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All rituals, starting from Pahandi Bije of the three deities, to pulling of chariots, of the annual Rath Yatra were completed much before the scheduled time and in a very spiritual atmosphere.
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The festival is being held in the wake of the Corona virus infection, maintaining a social distance between the country, the state and themselves.
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As such, the festival is supposed to mark the first day when the sun is transiting into the Capricorn, also known as Makara. Makar Sankranti also marks the end of the month when the winter solstice, which is also referred to as the darkest night of the year, happens.
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Churches were decorated with lights, candles, Christmas trees, and bells while people from all walks of life attended the midnight mass by singing carols and prayers at churches across the state.
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However, as part of precautionary measures and security surveillance watch towers and CCTV cameras are also installed in the temple premise to restrict untoward incidents.
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Unlike previous years, the immersion ceremony in the bank of river Howrah this year witnessed a low key due to the pandemic. A large gathering of people during the immersion ceremony mainly in the capital town of Agartala remained off the road.
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Besides Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, who also holds the Health Department, Director of Health Services Subhasis Debbarma made appeal to all to follow Covid protocol and enjoy Puja staying at home.
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When Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone of the Ram temple in Ayodhya at noon on Wednesday, a temple dedicated to demon king Ravan will also reverberate with cries of 'Jai Shri Ram'.
Centuries-old Ker Puja in Tripura - A throwback to royal ritual
In a throwback to Tripura’s royal past, the centuries-old Ker puja is being observed in the state with full devotion two weeks after Kharchi Puja in the Royal Palace at Agartala with financial support from the state government.
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On the Puja, BDO of Old Agartala Block Sudipta Biswas said, 'We have chalked out a guideline to hold the festival following the Covid 19 pandemic. The aged people and the children below the age group of 10 are suggested not to enter the temple taking into consider the ICMR guidelines'.