Tripura is immersed in Durga Puja celebrations on Maha Ashtami, with devotees gathering at temples and puja pandals across the state since morning.
Chanting, traditional drumbeats and flower offerings have created a festive and spiritual atmosphere.
Kumari Puja was performed as part of the Maha Ashtami rituals at the Dhalashwar Ramakrishna Mission in Agartala. Swami Vivekananda introduced the special observance of Kumari Puja at Belur Math during Durga Puja in 1901.
Meanwhile, the historic Durgabari temple in Sonamura, Sepahijala district, continues to celebrate Puja following traditions dating back to the princely era. This year marks the 188th edition of the annual festival.