Agartala, Nov. 8 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday attended the grand Diwali celebrations at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, popularly known as Matabari, in Udaipur town of Gomati district.

The three-day Deepawali Festival and Mela, being organised from November 8 to 10, has drawn devotees and visitors from different parts of Tripura and neighbouring states. The celebrations feature special religious rituals, devotional programmes, cultural performances and a traditional fair.

The Tripura Sundari Temple holds immense religious and historical significance. Established in 1501 AD by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya, the temple is regarded as one of India's 51 Shakti Peethas. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed to be...