AGARTALA, Oct 24 (TIWN):Astami puja celebration temperament across State.

Due to COVID-19 no crowd was seen in Royal Dura temple but limited numbers of devotees have offered "Anjali" to Goddess Durga. Durga Ashtami celebrates the victory of Goddess over Buffalo Demon Mahishasura. According to Hindu mythologies it is said that Kaali Mata emerged from the forehead of Goddess Durga to kill Chanda and Munda Durga Puja at the Durgabari temple is funded and organised by the state government and the district magistrate of West Tripura is the main sevayat of the puja.