NewKerala.com

Key Points

A women's self-help group in Tripura is creating special incense sticks from temple flowers for PM Modi's worship. The Jaba Mahila Dal SHG received training and equipment support from the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission. Members expressed pride that their handmade incense will be used by the Prime Minister during his puja at the Tripura Sundari temple. This initiative represents both women's economic empowerment and the preservation of traditional practices.

Key Points: Modi to Use Women SHG Incense Sticks at Tripura Sundari Temple

  • Women collect flowers offered at Tripura Sundari Temple for incense production
  • TRLM provides training and machines to empower women through livelihood
  • 17 SHG members trained for 8-10 days in traditional incense making
  • PM Modi's temple visit includes inauguration of development projects worth Rs 5100 crore
2 min read

Women SHG make incense sticks for PM Modi's Tripura Sundari temple visit

PM Modi will use incense sticks made by women's self-help group from temple flowers during his puja at Tripura Sundari temple, showcasing women empowerment.

"Hearing this has made us feel very proud and extremely happy - Sukla Rani Das, SHG Member"

Agartala, September 21

In a unique initiative of women empowerment, members of the Jaba Mahila Dal Self-Help Group (SHG), supported by the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM), have started making incense sticks from flowers offered at the sacred Tripura Sundari temple.

The incense sticks will hold a special significance on Septmeber 22 (Monday), when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will perform puja at the temple using them.

SHG members expressed gratitude to TRLM and the state government for their continuous support, while also acknowledging Chief Minister Manik Saha for his efforts towards women's empowerment.

Sukla Rani Das, a member of the SHG, said, "Our self-help group is called Jaba Mahila Dal. For the past 8-10 days, we have been undergoing training in making incense sticks. A total of 17 of us are participating in this training together. We collect the flowers offered at the Tripura Sundari Temple, dry them using a dryer, and then process them to make incense sticks with the machine provided by TRLM."

"From TRLM officials, we came to know that the incense sticks made by us will be used by the Prime Minister during his worship at the temple. Hearing this has made us feel very proud and extremely happy. TRLM and the State Government are providing us with immense support, for which I sincerely thank them. I also express my heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Manik Saha for his efforts in empowering women," she said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura on September 22 and will lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore at Itanagar. He will also address a public function, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office.

Thereafter, he will visit Tripura and perform Pooja and Darshan and inaugurate the development work of 'Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex' at Matabari.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
Wonderful to see our PM supporting local women entrepreneurs. This is real development - empowering women at grassroots level. Jai Hind!
A
Ananya R
As a woman from Northeast India, I'm so proud to see our region getting recognition. These SHG women are true inspiration for rural entrepreneurship 💪
M
Michael C
Visiting India currently and amazed by such initiatives. The circular economy approach using temple flowers is brilliant. More countries should learn from this!
S
Sukla Rani Das
I'm one of the SHG members mentioned in the article! Never thought our small effort would get such recognition. Feeling blessed that PM Modi will use our agarbatti for puja 🪔
K
Karthik V
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope this isn't just a one-time photo opportunity. The government should ensure continuous market linkage for these products beyond PM's visit.
N
Nisha Z
Tripura Sundari temple is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. Using flowers offered to Maa Tripura Sundari for making incense is so auspicious! May this bring prosperity to these women 🙌

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50