Agartala, 20th October 2026 : Navami Puja was celebrated with traditional religious fervour at Durga Bari in Agartala on Tuesday. Devotees gathered at the temple in the morning to offer prayers to Goddess Durga and seek blessings for the well-being and prosperity of all.
The Maha Navami rituals were performed in accordance with scriptural traditions. The temple premises witnessed a large gathering of devotees, who offered anjali to the Goddess. The offerings included various flowers and fruits, while the chief priest performed the rituals with the chanting of sacred mantras.
According to the temple’s chief priest, the Navami Puja was conducted this year, as in previous years, with a traditional buffalo sacrifice.
West Tripura District Magistrate Dr Vishal Kumar was also present at the venue. He said that Dashami would be observed on Wednesday and that the police and administration had made extensive arrangements to manage the celebrations.
In the wake of the tragic incident in Kolkata, the administration has also put additional safety protocols in place. Officials have been inspecting puja pandals and coordinating with volunteers to ensure proper crowd management. Special police arrangements have been made at major pandals to control the gathering of visitors and maintain law and order.
Overall, devotees spent a joyful and spiritually fulfilling Navami morning at Durga Bari.
