Ker Puja 2024 Date, History and Significance: Know About the Tripura Festival That Honours the Guardian Deity of Vastu Devata
Ker Puja holds great cultural and religious significance for the people of the northeastern state of Tripura. The festival promotes unity within the community, and ensures the preservation of their cultural heritage.
Ker Puja is an annual traditional festival celebrated by the tribal communities of Tripura with great fervour and enthusiasm. The festival of Ker Puja is observed with great devotion and reverence to seek the blessings of the deity Ker. The puja is a two- and half--day holiday for worshipping the deity. This year, Ker Puja will be celebrated from July 29 to 31. who is considered a guardian deity. Ker puja typically falls in the month of August every year. Kharchi Puja 2024 Date, Significance and Rituals: Here's What You Should Know About Tripura's Royal Festival Dedicated to Worship of Chaturdasa Devata.
The celebration occurs two weeks after the Kharchi Puja to honour Ker, the guardian deity of Vastu Devata. The festival includes offerings, sacrifices, and a prescribed boundary is allocated where the puja is performed. In this article, let’s know more about Ker Puja 2024 date, the history and significance of the traditional festival of Tripura.
Ker Puja 2024 Date
Ker Puja 2024 will be celebrated from July 29 to 31.
Ker Puja History
As per historical records, Ker Puja was initiated by the Tripura rajas. Participation in the puja is required for the Halam tribe. For 2.5 days during the festival, entrances to the capital are closed, and participants are not allowed to wear shoes, light a fire, dance, or sing. The main purpose of Ker Puja is to ensure the welfare, protection, and prosperity of the community.
It is believed that the deity Ker protects the people from calamities, diseases, and natural disasters. During the festival, strict rules and restrictions are imposed within the boundary where the Puja is performed. Entry and exit from the area are restricted.
Ker Puja Significance
Ker Puja holds great cultural and religious significance for the people of the northeastern state of Tripura. The festival promotes unity within the community and ensures the preservation of their cultural heritage. According to local beliefs, Ker is a deity who protects the kingdom from evil spirits and misfortunes. The Puja is performed to keep the deity pleased and ensure his protection over the land and its people.
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