2026 Kharchi Puja

21 Jul, 2026

Wednesday

2026 Kharchi Puja on
(21-07-2026)

What do you mean by Kharchi Puja

The word 'Kharchi' is derived from the word 'Khya' which means 'Earth'. Kharghani Puja is basically done to worship the earth. All rituals are of tribal origin, including the worship of fourteen deities and Mother Earth. This pooja is performed to wash away sins and cleanse the post-menstrual phase of Mother Earth. Thus, this puja is performed continuously for seven days. On the day of the puja, the fourteen deities are carried by the members of the Chantai to the river Saidra. The deities are bathed in holy water and brought back to the temple. They are again worshiped and installed in the temple after offering flowers and vermilion. Animal sacrifice is also an important part of the festival and includes the sacrifice of goats and pigeons.

The Significance of Kharchi Puja

Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival of Tripura, India. Celebrated in July or August in Agartala, fourteen deities are worshipped, followed by the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people. Kharchi Puja is one of the most popular festivals of Tripura. It is a week-long royal puja that takes place on the eighth day of Amavasya in the month of July and is attended by thousands of people. This festival is celebrated in Agartala in the temple complex of Fourteen Gods. Many legends are associated with this worship. The festival lasts for a week and is held in the temple premises in which thousands of people participate.

People offer sweets and sacrificial meat to God. Both tribals and non-tribals participate in this festival and celebrate it in a festive atmosphere in their local region by being a part of it, along with many attractions, huge fairs and cultural programs are also organized during this time.