Ashokastami Festival is a major religious celebration observed in Tripura. Tripura is characterized by its unique concoction of Hindu and Tribal religion. All rituals and traditions of Tripura carry a mark of this unique blend. This Hindu festival takes place at Unakoti in Tripura, situated at a 10 kilometres distance from Kailashahar. The Ashokastami Puja usually takes place in the month of March or April.  History of Ashokastami Puja Legends say that Ashokastami Festival is closely connected with the great Indian epic, Ramayana. It is believed that Lord Rama, before embarking on his journey to defeat the evil King Ravana,…