CM Manik Saha Joins Panchami Puja Parikrama at Ramnagar
Synopsis
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha joined the Panchami evening festivities at the Ramakrishna Club in Ramnagar, Agartala, as part of his Durga Puja pandal parikrama — a tradition deeply woven into public life in Tripura.
Key Takeaways
Manik Saha , Chief Minister of Tripura, visited the Ramakrishna Club pandal in Ramnagar, Agartala on Panchami evening.
The visit was part of a puja parikrama — a ceremonial round of Durga Puja pandal visits.
The Ramakrishna Club is a prominent community organiser of Durga Puja celebrations in Ramnagar.
Tripura has a strong Bengali cultural tradition, and pandal visits by leaders are a regular feature of the festive season.
More visits by the Chief Minister are expected through the remainder of the Durga Puja festival leading up to Dashami.
On the joyful evening of Panchami, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha stepped out for a puja parikrama — a ceremonial round of pandal visits — joining thousands of devotees at the Ramakrishna Club in Ramnagar, Agartala.
Sharing the moment on X, Dr. Saha wrote in Bengali: 'পঞ্চমীর আনন্দঘন সন্ধ্যায় পূজা পরিক্রমায় - রামকৃষ্ণ ক্লাব, রামনগর' — 'On the joyful evening of Panchami, on a puja parikrama — Ramakrishna Club, Ramnagar.'
Ramakrishna Club and the heart of Ramnagar's celebrations
The Ramakrishna Club is a well-known community organiser of Durga Puja festivities in Ramnagar, a locality in Agartala with a strong Bengali-speaking population. Its pandal draws large crowds each year, making it a natural stop on any prominent parikrama route.
Tripura's Durga Puja season is among the most culturally vibrant in Northeast India, and pandal-hopping by public figures is a long-standing tradition — part civic gesture, part cultural participation.
A Chief Minister in festival mode
For Dr. Saha, such appearances are a consistent thread through the festive calendar. Leaders in Tripura regularly walk the pandal circuit during the five-day Durga Puja festival, engaging directly with local clubs, residents, and Puja committees — a ritual that blurs the line between governance and community life in the state.
Panchami — the fifth day of the lunar fortnight — marks the official start of the festivities for many clubs, with the goddess installed and the first evening prayers offered. The Chief Minister's presence at this opening moment signals the season is fully underway.
With several more days of celebration ahead, more pandal visits from Dr. Manik Saha across Agartala and the wider state are expected before the immersion on Dashami.
Point of View
Where Bengali cultural identity is both politically and socially significant. For a BJP Chief Minister in a state with a large Bengali-speaking electorate, participation in community Puja celebrations is as much a governance signal as a personal gesture. These visits reinforce the party's effort to present itself as organically embedded in the state's cultural fabric. The tradition also underscores how festival seasons in Tripura function as an informal but important arena of public engagement for elected officials.
NationPress
16 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did CM Manik Saha go for puja parikrama on Panchami?
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha visited the Ramakrishna Club pandal in Ramnagar, Agartala, on the evening of Panchami as part of his Durga Puja parikrama.
What is puja parikrama?
Puja parikrama is the tradition of visiting multiple Durga Puja pandals in succession during the festival, a common practice among devotees and public figures in West Bengal and Tripura.
What is Panchami in Durga Puja?
Panchami is the fifth day of the lunar fortnight and marks the beginning of the main Durga Puja festivities for many clubs, with the goddess installed and evening prayers offered.
What is the Ramakrishna Club in Ramnagar?
The Ramakrishna Club is a well-known community organisation in Ramnagar, Agartala, that organises Durga Puja celebrations and attracts large crowds during the festival season.
Does CM Manik Saha regularly attend Durga Puja events?
Yes, Dr. Manik Saha regularly participates in Durga Puja pandal visits across Agartala and Tripura, reflecting the strong Bengali cultural traditions of the state.
