PM Greets at Kharchi Puja, Festival Begins Today at Chaturdasha Devata, Old Agartala

GG News Bureau

New Delhi, 14th July. Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi wished everyone, especially the people of Tripura, a happy Kharchi Puja. The festival begins today at the Chaturdasha Devata (Fourteen Gods) Temple at Khayerpur, Old Agartala.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

“Best wishes to everyone, especially the Tripura people, on the occasion of Kharchi Puja! May the divine blessings of Chaturdash Devata always be with us, giving joy and good health to everybody. “May it also bring prosperity and harmony to everyone’s lives.”

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1812328856302559624

About the Kharchi Puja celebration

The festival has been held since the former royal dynasty and is associated with elaborate rites and customs. Kharchi Puja is celebrated in the Ashadha month and is profoundly rooted in the region’s religious heritage and culture.

The ceremony began Saturday afternoon with the treasured practice of bathing the Fourteen Gods’ idols in the Howrah River. The occasion was attended by temple officials, priests, and a group of devotees who performed traditional rites.

Significance of Kharchi Puja

Kharchi Puja is a week-long celebration that bears enormous significance among local believers as well as those who attend.

Kharchi Puja is a week-long religious celebration that attracts thousands of followers from around the state and beyond. The ritual bathing of the deities signals the start of the festivities, representing purification and the washing away of sins. The idols are then returned to the temple amid great reverence and elaborate rites.

Throughout the festival, devotees worship the deities with flowers, fruits, and sweets, while chanting hymns and listening to traditional music. During the festival, the temple is decked with flowers, and numerous cultural activities are planned.

According to ANI, the temple authorities have taken extensive plans to ensure that the celebration runs smoothly, including security precautions and facilities for visiting devotees. The Kharchi Puja is not just a religious observance, but also a cultural celebration that draws people from many backgrounds together, establishing a sense of belonging and shared heritage.