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About Ker Puja

Ker Puja is a festival of Tripura that comes about two weeks after Kharchi Puja, in July or August. It honours Ker, the guardian god of the land, who protects the people from harm and keeps the state safe.

The word ker means a boundary. For the hours of the puja, a boundary is marked around the area of the temple in Old Agartala, and everyone inside keeps quiet. No one enters or leaves the area, no music is played, no fires or lights are lit, and people stay calm at home.

The rituals are led by the Chantai priests, the same priests who serve the Fourteen Gods. When the puja ends, life goes back to normal with the feeling that the land is safe for another year.

The festival began with the kings of Tripura and is still kept by the state, with a holiday in the area of the puja.

How people celebrate Ker Puja

  • Worship of Ker, the guardian god
  • A marked boundary around the puja area
  • Quiet hours: no music, fire or lights
  • Rituals by the Chantai priests
  • Prayers for a safe and peaceful land

How to wish well

  • Ker Puja is a quiet, sacred day; keep wishes calm and respectful.
  • Safety, peace and protection for the family and the land are the best themes.
  • Send wishes the day before or after if you know your friends are keeping the quiet hours.

Questions about Ker Puja

When is Ker Puja 2027?

Ker Puja in 2027 is expected on 28 July, about two weeks after Kharchi Puja.

Who is Ker?

Ker is the guardian god of Tripura, believed to protect the land and its people from harm.

What does ker mean?

Ker means a boundary or an enclosure. During the puja a boundary is marked and kept quiet.

What are the rules of Ker Puja?

Inside the marked area, people do not enter or leave, play music, light fires or make noise during the hours of the puja.

Is Ker Puja a holiday?

Yes, it is a holiday in Tripura, kept most strictly in Agartala and the areas around the puja.

What do you say on Ker Puja?

Say "Happy Ker Puja" or, in Bengali, "কের পূজার আন্তরিক শুভেচ্ছা".

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