September 23, 2017: Tripura is all set to celebrate Durga Puja with usual fervor and enthusiasm. However, incessant rains and violence have marred the mood of the people and Puja marketing did not really pick up, alleged a garment shop owner. “Traders were facing troubles due to demonetization while introduction of GST added further woes for us. Heavy downpour and massive water logging prevented people from going into shopping spree. Altogether, this year Puja market was much below the average sales”, said garment sellers of Hawkers’ corner in Agartala.
Number of community Puja has also dipped compared to last year. This year number of community Durga Puja stands at two thousand 125 while last year it was 2 thousand 400. Sources said, out of the total 720 numbers of Puja will be organized in Town areas while rural areas will host one thousand 405 pujas. Preparation of Durga Puja is in full swing in hill areas also. In Agartala total 310 community puja will be held.
Police administration has geared up to make Puja a peaceful event across the State. Police sources said, TSR jawans and Police will be deployed in adequate numbers to ensure trouble free Puja. Several mobile police pickets will be set up.
In Agartala, several theme based Puja will be held to attract people and devotees. While Chittaranjan Club will present a dreamy environment and come up with ‘Durga in a fairy world’, another club Netaji Play Forum Center will demonstrate ‘Santhal revolution’. Several other clubs will depict many interesting themes. People of Tripura are waiting and praying for a rain free and trouble free Puja celebration.
