India, Sept. 4 -- Videos of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in countries such as Scotland, Germany and the USA have sparked debate on social media, with some questioning whether large public festivities are appropriate abroad.

In India, the Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is marked by the installation of Lord Ganesh's idols in homes and elaborate public pandals, culminating in a grand immersion procession with music and chanting. While the festival is celebrated with particular fervour in Maharashtra, its growing visibility overseas has raised questions about the use of public spaces for such events.

X user Sriram shared two videos - one shows Ganesh Chaturthi being celebrated in Scotland and the other shows the festival being celebrat...