Agartala, Aug. 27 -- On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, spiritual leader Yogi Rohtas Nath Ji emphasised on Wednesday that the festival has been witnessing growing participation in Tripura and other parts of the Northeast since 2018, with celebrations now comparable to those of Durga Puja.

Speaking to ANI, the Spiritual Leader said, "Earlier, Durga Puja was celebrated in the North East, but after 2018, people of Tripura and the North East have developed an interest in Ganesh Puja. Just like Durga Puja is celebrated, Ganesh Chaturthi is also being celebrated... I am very happy to see this new change."

The ten-day festival, starting today, will conclude on Anantha Chaturdashi.

From grand processions to traditional rituals, the celebrati...