AGARTALA, Oct 23 (TIWN): Astami puja has been observed with full devotion in Tripura.

Pomp and pageantry marked Maha Saptami - day two of the Durga Puja across Udaipur, Dharmanagar, Kailashahar, Belonia, Amarpur etc on Friday. Since early morning, people have been thronging colossal puja pandals (marquees) where idols of the goddess and her four children are being worshipped amid much community fanfare, although this year crowds are less in this COVID-affected region.