Thursday, July 19, 2018

WEEK LONG KHARCHI FESTIVAL BEGIN ON 20 TH JULY



Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb would inaugurate weeklong Karchi puja at Chaturdash Devata temple in Jirnia subdivision West tripura district  tomorrow. Ahead of traditional Kharchi Puja, Jari Puja has been completed with full devotion in Tripura. This a customary rule and a part of Kharchi Puja.
Keeping eyes on the 7 day long Kharchi, preparation is also on peak at Chaturdasha Devta Temple premises at Khayerpur.
The deities are originally tribal and were later adapted into the Hindu fold.. It is observed on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami day in Ashad Month. Kharchi Puja is a weeklong festival. The rituals are conducted by tribal priests and the main priest is called ‘Chantai.’There will be 806 stalls in the fair venue and the government will erect 15 stalls highlighting success by the various departments. There will be cultural programme during the traditional festival.An elaborate security arrangement has been made to ensure peaceful celebration of Karchi festival and adequate number of CCTV cameras has already been installed in and around the temple to maintain strict vigil.
It is expected that tradition Kharchi festival will witness record number of pilgrims this time.There will be enough number of volunteers to assist devotees during the festival.


No comments:

Post a Comment