Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Diwali festival and fair at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Udaipur, one of Tripura's major religious attractions, with the Gomati district administration expecting around 10 lakh devotees and visitors this year.
The celebrations will feature several attractions, including a drone show, cultural programmes, elaborate illumination and Mangal Aarti performed by priests arriving from Kashi.
As part of the preparations, District Magistrate (DM) of Gomati district, Rinku Lather on Monday inspected the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple premises and adjoining areas. He was accompanied by BDO of Matabari RD Block Arijit Paul, Gomati Zilla Parishad Assistant Sabhadhipati Sujan Sen and officials from various line departments.
During the inspection, the district magistrate reviewed the overall arrangements at the temple complex and assessed the preparedness of different departments to ensure the smooth and hassle-free conduct of the festival and mela.
Speaking to reporters after the inspection, Lather said the administration was expecting a footfall of around 10 lakh devotees and visitors during this year's Diwali Mela. Accordingly, necessary arrangements were being made to manage the large gathering and ensure the smooth conduct of the celebrations
She said special attention was being given to the management of the temple premises and mela area in view of the anticipated rush.
The drone show is expected to be one of the major attractions of this year's celebrations. Visitors will also be able to enjoy cultural programmes and colourful illuminations, while the Mangal Aarti by priests from Kashi will add to the religious significance of the occasion.
The administration hopes that the combination of traditional religious rituals and modern light-based attractions will make this year's Diwali festival a memorable experience for devotees and visitors.