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'Kharchi Puja'
July 24 , 2018
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- Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on 20th July, inaugurated the 7 days long “Kharchi Puja” at Puran Habeli, in Tripura.
- The annual festival is meant to cleanse the sins of mortal souls. Originally a Hindu tribals' festivity, it is now observed by all communities and religion.
- The worship starts with the dipping of 14 deities in the Howrah river, followed by the sacrifice of 108 animals
- Kharchi Puja is the biggest festival for the Hindu tribals in the northeastern region.
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