17 October, Agartala: Durga Puja celebrations began across Tripura on Maha Saptami today, following traditional rituals and the ceremonial bathing of Nabapatrika in accordance with Hindu customs.
The festivities commenced at Agartala’s historic Durgabari and Prabhubari, where the puja is being performed in keeping with age-old religious traditions and customs.
Devotees were seen gathering at Durgabari from the early hours of Maha Saptami to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the Goddess.
Durgabari is known for worshipping the two-armed form of Goddess Durga. The temple was established in Agartala by Maharaja Krishna Kishore Manikya Bahadur. The tradition of celebrating Durga Puja at Durgabari has continued since the royal era.
Meanwhile, Durga Puja also commenced at Prabhubari today, with religious rituals and ceremonies observed in accordance with traditional practices.
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