BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 13th January 2026: Makar Sankranti infused the state with festive joy today as Tripura’s countryside came alive with rituals, communal gatherings, and cultural expressions passed down through generations.
Echoing the Bengali saying “Baro mase tero parbon”, thirteen festivals in twelve months, the harvest festival carved another colorful chapter in the region’s cultural calendar. Revered as an auspicious occasion by Hindus, it continues to be celebrated with devotion and warmth, especially in villages where traditions remain deeply woven into daily life.
On the eve of the festival, rural landscapes were dotted with community picnics and age-old customs. Families began their day with ritual baths at dawn, followed by the symbolic lighting of earthen stoves, locally called Burir Ghar, marking the seasonal transition.
Inside homes, the air was filled with the aroma of rice-based delicacies. From bhapa pitha and chitai to patishapta and other handmade sweets, preparations became a collective family affair, reinforcing bonds through shared labor and joy.
In Sripur village under Dharmanagar subdivision, festivity unfolded in vivid detail. Courtyards glowed with intricate alpana patterns, crafted by men, women, and children alike. The decorations reflected a united effort to preserve folk artistry that is gradually fading in urban spaces.
Markets too mirrored the celebratory spirit. Fish stalls brimmed with varieties like boal, katla, rohu, hilsa, chital, pabda, and freshwater prawns, drawing eager buyers. Meat shops reported brisk sales as households prepared elaborate meals to honor the occasion.
