Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited multiple Durga Puja pandals throughout Agartala City on the festive evening of Panchami. His presence immersed him in the vibrant celebrations and fostered a sense of community pride. During his visit, the Chief Minister toured different puja pandals across the city, inaugurated pandals, and witnessed the enthusiasm and devotion of devotees celebrating Durga Puja.
The city has been decked out in colourful decorations and illuminated pandals, drawing crowds of people as the celebrations gather momentum.
Panchami marks the beginning of the major festivities, with people coming together to celebrate the occasion with joy and religious fervour. The Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, honours the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur.
On Thursday, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha took part in the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and noted that various programmes have been organized since September 17 to mark 25 years of public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
As part of this initiative, a special programme was held at the Ujjayanta Palace premises in Agartala using colourful Rangoli designs to highlight public welfare schemes. The Chief Minister praised the initiative and creativity of the participating women for promoting patriotism and unity.