Guwahati, Aug. 28 -- Tripura Animal Resource Development Minister Sudhangshu Das urged devotees on Tuesday night to return to the spiritual essence of festivals by stopping loud DJs, alcohol consumption, and other modern trends during pujas.

Instead, he encouraged them to follow the ancient path of devotion.

Minister Das made these remarks while inaugurating the 7th annual Ganesh Puja organized by Bhupati Sangha at Fatikroy in Unakoti district. He officially opened the puja with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

In his speech, Das congratulated the organizers and called for the festival to be celebrated peacefully and spiritually.

He also highlighted past social reforms, such as Raja Rammohan Roy's abolition of the Satidaha Pratha (Sati immo...