The birthday of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Debbarman Bahadur is observed in Tripura, India, every August 19. This state holiday commemorates the last ruling Maharaja of Tripura, who significantly contributed to the state's development. Bir Bikram, born in 1908, became maharaja at the age of 15 and is remembered for modernizing Tripura, particularly in architecture and urban planning. He oversaw the redevelopment of Agartala and established the first higher education institution in the state, which was named after him. His reforms included land reservations for the Tripuri people and the establishment of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council in 1979. Various remembrance events are held throughout Tripura to honor his legacy and contributions.