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Religion
Maha Ashtami Puja Draws Devotees to Durga Bari in Agartala
✍️ TRIPURA STAR NEWS
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 02:32 PM
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On the auspicious day of Maha Ashtami, thousands of worshippers gathered at Durga Bari in Agartala to participate in the traditional puja, featuring elaborate rituals and cultural performances.
On Monday, the revered Durga Bari temple in Agartala hosted a grand Maha Ashtami Puja, attracting devotees from across the city and surrounding districts. The ceremony began with the traditional chanting of hymns and the lighting of lamps, followed by the offering of sweets and fruits to the deity.
A crowd of over 5,000 worshippers lined the temple premises, participating in the ritualistic bathing of the idol and the distribution of prasadam. The event also featured a series of cultural performances, including classical dance and devotional music, which added to the festive atmosphere.
Local priests conducted the main puja with elaborate rituals, while volunteers managed crowd control and ensured the smooth flow of the proceedings. The temple authorities emphasized the importance of community participation and spiritual harmony during this auspicious occasion.
The Maha Ashtami celebration at Durga Bari reinforced the temple’s role as a cultural hub in Agartala, fostering unity among devotees and preserving traditional religious practices.
A crowd of over 5,000 worshippers lined the temple premises, participating in the ritualistic bathing of the idol and the distribution of prasadam. The event also featured a series of cultural performances, including classical dance and devotional music, which added to the festive atmosphere.
Local priests conducted the main puja with elaborate rituals, while volunteers managed crowd control and ensured the smooth flow of the proceedings. The temple authorities emphasized the importance of community participation and spiritual harmony during this auspicious occasion.
The Maha Ashtami celebration at Durga Bari reinforced the temple’s role as a cultural hub in Agartala, fostering unity among devotees and preserving traditional religious practices.