Mayer Gamon 2026 Ceremony Set to Rock Agartala on October 23

After joyous and peaceful Durga Puja celebrations, the city is ready to host the Mayer Gamon 2026 ceremony on Friday, October 23, as part of the concluding events of Durga Puja. The event is expected to draw a huge crowd like in previous years. The programme is not limited to the immersion procession of the Durga Idols; it will consist of multi-dimensional entertainment elements.

The colourful Mayer Gamon programme is expected to showcase the vibrant culture of Tripura and other States, several social issues like the danger of drug addiction and women’s empowerment etc.

Mayor Dipak Majumder recently said that each participating club would be allowed to bring a maximum of seven vehicles, including five large and two small vehicles, under the arrangements finalised at the meeting. Each group would get 10 minutes to perform in front of the stage during the programme. Also, a group of delegates from foreign countries will witness the programme.

Dr Manik Saha will inaugurate the Mayer Gamon ceremony at 5 pm on Friday, October 23.

The event will take place in front of Maharani Tulsibati Higher Secondary School in Agartala. It forms part of the concluding programme associated with Durga Puja celebrations.

The Chief Minister’s participation will mark the formal opening of the ceremony. The organisers have also listed several members of the state cabinet and senior government officials among the attendees.

Seven State Ministers to Attend

Seven state ministers will attend the ceremony as guests of honour.

They include Industry and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Tinku Roy.

Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma, Scheduled Castes Welfare Minister Sudhanshu Das, Cooperation Minister Shukla Charan Noatia and Panchayat Minister Kishor Barman will also attend.

Their participation will bring together ministers responsible for key departments of the state government at the Durga Puja concluding event.

Rajya Sabha MP and Elected Representatives Among Special Guests

Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee will attend the ceremony as a special guest.

Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder will also participate. MLA Abhishek Debroy and West Tripura Zilla Parishad chairperson Biswajit Shil are among the other invited dignitaries.

Their presence will add representation from Parliament, the state legislature and local government to the programme.

Senior Government Officials to Be Present

Several senior administrative and police officials will attend the Mayer Gamon ceremony.

Chief Secretary J K Sinha and Director General of Police G S Rao are among the officials listed for the event.

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Information and Cultural Affairs Department Secretary Kiran Gitte will also attend as a special guest.

The participation of these officials will bring senior representatives of the state administration to the programme.

Ceremony to Mark Conclusion of Durga Puja

The Mayer Gamon ceremony will be held on October 23 in front of Maharani Tulsibati Higher Secondary School in Agartala.

The programme will begin with Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha’s inauguration at 5 pm. Ministers, elected representatives and senior officials will join the event as the state marks the conclusion of Durga Puja celebrations.

The ceremony’s guest list includes representatives from the state cabinet, Parliament, the legislature, local government, the civil administration and the police department.