For the first time in the history of Kharchi Puja—the second largest festival of the state, which predominantly stands for its equal participation of people from both the tribal and non-tribal communities, no fair, would be organized at the Chadturdash Devata temple due to the Covid 19 pandemic and subsequently imposed restrictions.
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Tripura’s centuries-old ‘Kharchi Puja’ festival amid COVID-19 pandemic mandates mask for devotees
He said, 'Masks are made mandatory for the devotees who are to visit the festival and enter the temple premise to offer prayer. Apart from this children below 10 years of age and devotees above 60 year of age are not be allowed to take part in the festival.'
North East’s biggest Rath Yatra turns low key
Unlike previous years, the roads of Agartala city saw no big crowd on the occasion of Rath Yatra, perhaps, for the first time in the history. Similar was the experience at Melagarh where the biggest Rath Yatra festival of the entire North East was being organized.
Toyota ride for Lord Jagannath as Tripura celebrates Rath yatra festival
This pandemic what attracted the people of this state most is the luxurious chariot of Lord Jagannath. Lord Jagannath is arried though a Toyota 4 wheeler vehicle instead of the traditional vehicle used as chariot.
Temples, mosques reopened in Tripura following unlock 1.0 SOPs
The devotees are now allowed to visit the temple and see blessing from Mata Tripurasundari as usual but are mandated to maintain social distancing and government norms, said official of Matabari trust this evening.
Amid Covid pandemic, Eid observed
Notably, Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals of the minority community people of the state. The administration has also taken concerted steps in order to prevent any unnecessary gatherings.
Eid-ul-Fitr is more than just 'savaiyan'
'Among dessert caramel custard (popularly called as boil pudding), a British influence with their time in the oil fields and tea gardens of Upper Assam, is also widely seen during Eid festivities,' Borah says.
A-Z of Eid-ul-Fitr: All you need to know
Muslims across the globe are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr as this holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. Ramadan signifies the end of the month of fasting (the first day of the month of Shawwal).
40 BSF personnel in Delhi now test Covid-19 positive
With 25 fresh positive reports received on Sunday, a total of 40 Border Security Force (BSF) troopers deployed in Delhi have so far declared Covid-19 infected.
Traditional 'Charak Puja' turns a Courtyard affair
Hemanta who was instrumental in organizing one of the biggest such Pujas at Pratapgarh Hrishi Colony, located in the city peripheries of Agartala for the last 30 years, doomed to disappointment after the police reaction.
This 'Pohela Baisakh' may end without Hilsa
For the fish lovers, this Bengali New Year may not bring any excitement as the nationwide lockdown has turned out to be the biggest impediment in importing Hilsa fish from Bangladesh.
London's the party hub for Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty during Xmas, New Year
On the occasion of Christmas, B-Towners are flooding social media with celebration snapshots. While some are happily posing in front of a Christmas tree, for others it is reunion time with family and friends.
Priyanka Chopra gets 'batmobile' as Xmas gift from hubby Nick
Recently, Nick had also shared a video on Instagram where he can be seen decorating Christmas cookies along with Priyanka. He made a cute ugly sweater' cookie while the B-Town hottie made a Ninja!
Four generations of Kapoors in one Xmas photo-op
In the picture, one can spot Karisma, and her parents Randhir Kapoor and Babita, sister Kareena who came with husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur, their cousin Ranbir Kapoor, who arrived with Alia Bhatt.
Christmas celebrated with pomp and gaiety
Churches were decorated with lights, candles, Christmas trees and bells while people from all walks life attended the midnight mass by singing carols and prayers at churches across the state.
Spreading the Christmas cheer
Closer home actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani spread the cheer and make capital of the season to promote their upcoming film.
Jennifer Winget: Forget about counting calories on Xmas
'My wish for everyone is to enjoy the holidays and may they be filled with peace, warmth, love and light with the ones you love around. My advise would be to forget about any calories and indulge in all the yummy Xmas delicacies and treats,' she said.
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Diwali celebrated with religious fervor
People including a large number of women thronged Kali temples and offered special pujas to the deity. Chief Minister Biplab Deb conveyed his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Diwali.
After Durga idol immersion - team Inquizzitive 17 initiates cleanliness drive
The team has come forward with an idea of cleaning the Dashamighat area which undergoes severe pollution during the entire process of immersion of Durga idols on 12th October 2019.
Price-rise fails to deter Lakshmi puja spending
Besides, prices of almost all the vegetable hovers from Rs 60 to Rs 80 per kg causing trouble to common people during the festive season. The price of chili is the highest with Rs 200 per kg.
‘Mayer Biday’ recounts forgotten days
But, as the time passed, a steady shift was observed. Gradually, number of big ticket Puja organizers increased up to manifold and the idol immersion process, lost its glory, as it was earlier.
First-ever Durga puja carnival in Tripura
The BJP-led government in Tripura on Friday organised the state's first-ever Durga Puja carnival, titled 'Mayer Biday-2019' (farewell to mother goddess Durga).