Diwali Joy: Tripura CM Shares Festive Spirit with Security Personnel
Tripura CM Manik Saha shares Diwali joy with security personnel and visits Matabari Temple. Read about the festive celebrations in Tripura.
In a heartwarming gesture that highlighted the spirit of togetherness, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha spent a portion of his Tripura CM Diwali greetings and celebrations by interacting with the security personnel tasked with his protection. Acknowledging that these officers remain on duty even during the most significant festivals, the Chief Minister exchanged warm wishes and pleasantries, praising their unwavering dedication, commitment, and the immense responsibility they shoulder to ensure his safety.
Devotion at Matabari Temple
The festive celebrations for the Chief Minister extended beyond his security detail. On Sunday, CM Manik Saha visited the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, widely known as Matabari, located in the Udaipur town of Gomati district. The temple is currently hosting a grand three-day Diwali Festival and Mela, running from November 8 to November 10.
The event has become a major draw, attracting a massive influx of devotees and visitors not only from across Tripura but also from neighbouring states. The festivities at the temple include:
- Special religious rituals and aarti ceremonies.
- Devotional programmes and cultural performances.
- A traditional fair (Mela) that enhances the festive vibrancy of the area.
Reflecting on his annual tradition of visiting the temple, Chief Minister Saha stated, "We celebrate Deepawali here. You can see Mata Tripura Sundari here. We come here every year." He further mentioned the ongoing Diwali Mela and shared his prayer for the state, saying, "May the peace in Tripura always continue to be. I prayed for this."
National Leadership Joins the Festivities
While Tripura celebrated, the spirit of the festival of lights was mirrored at the highest levels of government in the capital.
Vice-President's Prayer for Peace
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan marked the occasion by lighting diyas at the Uprashtrapati Bhavan. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Vice-President shared that he prayed for peace, happiness, and prosperity to reach every home. He expressed his hope that the glow of the diyas would bring hope, harmony, and positivity into the lives of all citizens.
President's Global Greeting
President Droupadi Murmu also extended her heartfelt Diwali greetings to the Indian diaspora. In a post on X, the President sent her best wishes to Indians residing both within the country and abroad, wishing them a festival filled with health, happiness, and prosperity.
The Five-Day Festive Calendar
The Diwali celebrations this year followed a traditional five-day sequence, beginning with Dhanteras on November 6, followed by Choti Diwali on November 7. The festivities peaked with Lakshmi Puja, and will conclude with Govardhan Puja on November 10 and Bhai Dooj on November 11.