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Centuries old ‘Ker Puja’ held in Tripura
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Agartala, July 12 : The centuries-old ‘Ker Puja’ was held in Tripura on Tuesday following several restrictions and customs.
As per the customs, death, birth or even recreations are prohibited in the notified areas of the ‘Ker Puja’ ground. Also held in few other northeastern states, as well as in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh, this annual festival organised by the indigenous tribal population consisting of intricate, time-honoured rituals is aimed at the well-being of people and for warding off evil spirits.
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