Overview

• Chief Minister Manik Saha led the inauguration on July 3, officially launching the seven-day festival at the temple complex in Khayerpur.
• The government is upholding its 1949 merger agreement by financing the upkeep of 14 deity temples and covering all festival expenses.
• Tripura Police will escort the 14 deities and priests and present a guard of honour to the Chief Royal Priest during processions.
• The Information and Cultural Affairs department has organised around 500 cultural and religious programmes and secured Rs 32.5 crore for a new tribal cultural hub.
• Organisers anticipate over 30 lakh participants despite potential declines in cross-border attendance due to regional unrest.