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Introduction
About Tripura
Tripura, in the north eastern part of India is mainly a hilly territory with altitudes varying from 50 to 3080 ft above sea level, though the major population of the state lives in the plains. This splendid Hill Station enthralls tourists with its scenic destinations in the form of magnificent palaces, beautiful rock-cut carvings and important temples of Hindus and Buddhists. Characterized by moderate temperatures and highly humid atmosphere, Tripura is best visited in October. Today, Tripura is largely a Bengali community, and hence, most of the important festivals of the Bengalis are celebrated throughout the state with much pomp and grandeur.
Garia Puja in Tripura
The Garia Puja, celebrated in autumn (September-October), is one of the important festivals of Tripura. Being the greatest community festival in West Bengal and Tripura, Garia Puja is celebrated on a mass scale with puja pandals (marquees) dotting nearly every nook and corner.
This four-day long Festival is held to celebrate the defeat of the demon, Mahishasura at the hands of Goddess Durga, the incarnation of Shakti, or Power. The holy battle between the two has come to symbolize the triumph of Good over Evil.
Garia Puja is generally held in autumn (Sep-Oct) every year. The immersion of the deity takes place on the Vijaya-Dashami or the fourth day of the Puja.
The Puja offers a unique opportunity to see the organisational ability of the young men at its best. A very healthy competition develops among different club or Para boys to exhibit the Para Puja in its best form.
This Puja was also an occasion for a social get-together. On the night of the Vijaya-Dashami, the ruling house used to hold a great community dinner known as Hasam Bhojan. Two explanations are offered for this dinner entertainment. One is that this was an occasion to honour the soldiers of the soil. The other is that the phrase is a concept form of Asama Bhojan which means a community dinner of unequal.
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