Tripura Day

Held on : 21st January

Tripura is a state in North-East India, with an area of 4,051 sq. mi. or 10,491.69 km². Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh  on the north, south, and west. The Indian states of Assam and Mizoram  lie to the east. The capital is Agartala  and the main languages spoken are Bengali and Kokborok. It was formerly an independent Tripuri kingdom and was merged with independent India on 15 October 1949 by the Tripura Merger Agreement. Most of the population of the state comprises of Hindus, both those who are Bengali and the Tripuri and numerous tribes, are adherents of an animist-Shaktism  hybrid of Hinduism, which was the state religion under the Tripuri kings. Tripura has several diverse ethno-linguistic groups, which has given rise to a composite culture. The dominant culture is Tripuris, Jamatia, Reang, Noatia, Koloi, Murasing, Chakma, Halam, Garo, Kuki, Mizo, Mogh, Munda, Oraon, Santhal, and Uchoi.

History
Tripura existed as a native state in ancient times and was administrated by Maharajas. This princely state was ruled by Maharajas of Manikya dynasty. Though Tripura was conquered by force of arms in 1761, it was only after a a gap of 110 years i.e 1871, that a political authority  was appointed. It was an independent administrative unit under the Maharaja even during the British rule in India though this independence was qualified, being subject to the recognition of the British, as the paramount power, of each successive ruler. The 19th century marked the beginning of Tripura's modern era, when King Bir Chandra Manikya Bahadur Debbarma modeled his administration on the pattern of British India and enacted various reforms. After independence of India, an agreement of merger of Tripura with the Indian Union was signed by the Regent Maharani on September 9, 1947. The Ganamukti Parishad movement led to the integration of the kingdom with India in 1949 within Assam state and the administration of the state was actually taken over by the Govt. of India on October 15, 1949. Tripura became a Union Territory without legislature with effect from November 1, 1956 and a popular ministry was installed in Tripura on July 1, 1963. On January 21, 1972 Tripura attained statehood.

Events -  On this day the government organises various programmes like cultural activities of the state like music, dance and exhibitions etc. These events showcase the beauty and splendour of Tripura. These functions are inaugurated and attended by distinguished personalities who have contributed towards the progression of the state. Mostly these functions are attended by government officials including the chief minister of the state. It is also an opportunity for the people to show their skills in traditional arts and crafts.

Holiday Status - It is not a Holiday.