The city of Agartala witnessed a colourful procession on Friday evening.

On the occasion of ‘Mayer Gomon 2022’, Agartala got excited with the immersion of Durga idols of various clubs.

This historic city became abuzz with playing drums, classical dances and folk dances.
This is the first time the Mayer Gomon program has been organised under the initiative of the Department of Information and Culture Department to commemorate the Vijaya Dashami of Sharadiya Durgotsava.
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha inaugurated the ceremony in front of Agartala City Center this evening.

While inaugurating the Mayer Gomon ceremony, the Chief Minister said that the Vijaya Dashami, the immersion of Durga Puja has not become attractive in the last two years due to the Covid.

CM said that the Information and Culture Department has taken this initiative to manage the immersion of Durga idols of various clubs in Agartala in a disciplined manner.
He added that the government has tried to highlight the eternal culture of the state and urged the public to make government’s thinking in a fair and orderly manner.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Debbarma said that Durga Puja is a traditional festival of the state.
Irrespective of caste-religion-caste, people from all sections participate in this festival and pray to Goddess Durga for a beautiful and prosperous society.

ICA Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said that the Mayer Gomon event is organised to strengthen the festive mood in the state.
He added that the event is organised with a competitive mindset to make this a memorable Vijaya Dashami.