Agartala, 24th September 2026 : The three-day Neermahal Water Festival 2026, one of Tripura’s traditional tourism and cultural events, will be held at Melaghar from October 7 to 9, officials said on Thursday.
A preparatory meeting for the festival was held at the conference hall of the Melaghar Municipal Council under Sepahijala District chaired by Tripura Higher Education Minister Kishor Barman. Representatives of various government departments and elected representatives attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the minister sought cooperation from all concerned departments to ensure the successful organisation of the three-day festival. He also appealed to local residents to extend their cooperation in making the event attractive and well-organised.
According to the organisers, the festival will feature a range of cultural and sporting activities, including Manasamangal, boat races, swimming and yoga competitions, among other programmes.
The festival is centred around Neermahal, one of Tripura’s prominent heritage and tourist destinations, and the Rudrasagar Lake. The event seeks to showcase the region’s natural beauty, traditional culture and the close connection between the lake and the everyday life and heritage of local communities.
