TIWN July 20, 2018
AGARTALA, July 20 (TIWN): Along with various cultural programmes, “Nritya Hridam†organization has performed Ganesh Bandana and Shiv Bandana on the auspicious opening ceremony of 7 days long kharchi festival at Khayerpur.
Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has inaugurated the "Kharchi Puja" at Puran Habeli, seven km from the state capital.
The centuries-old Puja was inaugurated by the Chief Minister in the presence of a host of ministers and dignitaries, officials said.
The annual festival is meant to cleanse the sins of mortal souls. Originally a Hindu tribals' festivity, it is now observed by all communities and religion.
With colourful marquees, illuminations, religious rites and chanting of the 'mantras' amid drum beats, the festival features 14 deities -- Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Laxmi, Saraswati, Kartik, Ganesha, Brahma, Abadhi (God of water), Chandra, Ganga, Agni, Kamdev and Himadri (Himalaya).
As per the tradition, the week-long festival began with a procession.
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