Agartala, July 9 -- One of Tripura's most celebrated traditional festivals, Kharchi Puja, concluded with much grandeur and devotion, despite heavy rainfall.

Comparable in cultural significance to Durga Puja and the Tripureshwari Festival of Matabari, Kharchi Puja holds a special place in the hearts of Tripura's people. This year's fair began on July 3 and concluded on July 9, drawing lakhs of devotees as in previous years.

Despite the heavy rainfall, public enthusiasm remained high, and the footfall at the temple premises did not decrease.

The closing ceremony this year was graced by notable dignitaries, including the Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee.

Kharchi Puja is centred around the wor...