Tripura celebrates Garia Puja amid traditional fervour
As part of the Garia Puja, primarily celebrated by the Tripuri community, a bamboo pole symbolising Lord Garia is worshipped with flowers, and a chicken is also ritually sacrificed.
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha took to his social media handle to congratulate the people and wrote, 'Wishing all the people of the state all the best on the occasion of the holy Garia Puja. I wish everyone prosperity from Baba Garia.'
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu said, 'It gives me immense pleasure to convey my warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Tripura on the auspicious occasion of 'Garia Puja' Festival. It is one of the major festivals of Tripura, celebrated in the month of April and on the 7th day of Boishakh. The Lord Garia, the deity of livestock and wealth, is considered to be benevolent spirit of household. It symbolises devotion and prosperity. May this festival bring joy, happiness, love and brotherhood amongst the people of Tripura.'
'We celebrate Garia Puja as per tradition, seeking peace and prosperity. This is the eighth time we are organising the puja,' said Jogendra Debbarma, Vice-President, KBC club in Agartala.
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