The tribes of Tripura with their life centred round growing paddy have a festival calendar which reflects various phases of the crop cycle. Mamita, the principal agricultural festival is celebrated in winter at the time of harvest of paddy.

In the months of Ashvina-Kartika (Oct-Nov) the paddy is harvested. To separate grains from husk the paddy is thrashed by beating or with trampling. This activity takes the form of young tribals dancing ecstatically on paddy ears spread in the courtyard. The dancing and merrymaking with some pujas for thanksgiving forms the Mamita Festival.

The main deities Mailooma (goddess of rice) and Khoolooma (goddess of cotton) are offered the first harvest. Other deities like Akhartra, Bikhirtra, Matai Kutar, Matai Katarma , Sangrang, Tuima, Nokchumatai, Buracha and Sekaljook are also worshipped. There is no specific date or timing. Every family decides the day according to the harvest schedule.

The Rudrasagar Lake, about 55 kms. from Agartala near Melaghar, is about 5.3 sq. kms. in area and has the privilege of having the only Lake Palace of the North-East in it, the Neermahal. A boat race is organised every year around July or August, but boating otherwise is available to tourists throughout the year.The Rudrasagar Lake becomes a beehive of activity during the colourful Boat Race organised annually by the Information, Cultural Affairs & Tourism Department.