The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Kharchi Puja. In response to a tweet by the Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof. (Dr) Manik Saha, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes through a tweet, expressing his hopes for the blessings of Chaturdash Devata to always be with us. He further prayed for peace and prosperity to prevail in all surroundings.
Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival from Tripura. Performed in Agartala in July or August, the festival involves the worship of the fourteen gods forming the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people. Kharchi Puja is one of the most popular festivals in Tripura. It's a week-long royal Puja which falls in the month of July on the eighth day of the new moon and attracts thousands of people. This festival is celebrated at Agartala (Puran Agartala) in the temple premises of Fourteen gods. There are many legends associated with this Puja. The celebrations extend until a week and are held in the temple premises which are attended by thousands of people.