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Kharchi Puja

When is Kharchi Puja 2027?

Kharchi Puja usually runs mid July. Exact dates are not announced yet.

How the dates are set: Starts on the eighth day after the new moon in the Hindu month of Ashadha (late June to July) and runs for seven days.

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Kharchi Puja schedule

Every evening: Cultural programs showcase local talent, and a large fair with stalls and attractions runs through the festival.
July 3, 2025: The 2025 festival started at Khayerpur in Old Agartala and ran for 7 days.

Sources: aninews.in, tripurastarnews.com

Getting to Kharchi Puja

The festival is held at the temple of fourteen gods in Khayerpur, Old Agartala. In 2024 a devotee noted parking for cars and drinking water were available.

Source: aninews.in

History of Kharchi Puja

Kharchi Puja is of tribal origin and honors the fourteen dynastic deities of the Tripuri people. It is now observed by all communities. The state government says it follows a 1949 merger agreement with the royal family to uphold the faith of the tribals.

Source: newsgram.com

Kharchi Puja: questions people ask

What is Kharchi Puja in Tripura?

Kharchi Puja is a festival in which the fourteen dynastic deities of the Tripuri people are worshipped. It is a ritual cleansing of the earth with tribal origins.

How many days does Kharchi Puja last?

It lasts seven consecutive days.

Where is Kharchi Puja celebrated?

At the temple of fourteen gods at Khayerpur in Old Agartala, Tripura.

When did Kharchi Puja start in 2025?

The 2025 festival started on July 3, 2025.

Is Kharchi Puja a public holiday in Tripura?

Yes, it is declared a public holiday in Tripura, with government offices and schools closed on the main days.

Sources: bankbazaar.com, en.wikipedia.org, tripurastarnews.com

About Kharchi Puja

A seven-day festival of Tripura's fourteen dynastic deities, with a river bath, a fair and evening cultural programs in Old Agartala.

Kharchi Puja is one of the biggest festivals in Tripura, held for seven consecutive days at the Temple of Fourteen Gods in Old Agartala. It starts with a procession that carries the deities to the river for a ceremonial bath. A large fair and cultural programs run each evening. Thousands of people attend, including visitors from neighboring Bangladesh.

Know before you go

Parking for cars and drinking water were available for devotees in 2024.
Kharchi Puja is declared a public holiday in Tripura.
Agartala's airport (IXA) is the main gateway; the temple is in Old Agartala (Khayerpur).

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