1. Devotees in Delhi are preparing for the four-day Chhath festivities dedicated to the Sun God.
2. The festival began with ‘nahai-khai,’ involving bathing at ghats and performing Chhath rituals.
3. On Saturday, devotees observed ‘kharna’ and prepared ‘kheer’ as ‘prasad’; the main event is offering evening ‘arghya’ to the Sun God on Sunday.
Delhi, Nov 19: Devotees in Delhi are gearing up for the Chhath festivities, a four-day celebration where worshippers observe rituals to pay obeisance to the Sun God. The festival commenced with ‘nahai-khai’ on Friday, involving bathing at ghats and performing Chhath rituals.
On Saturday, devotees observed ‘kharna’ and cooked ‘kheer’ consumed as ‘prasad.’ The main event, offering evening ‘arghya’ to the Sun God, is scheduled for Sunday.
Delhi Revenue Minister Atishi stated that the government has constructed over 1,000 Chhath ghats across the city, ensuring a grand celebration accessible to all residents.
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During an inspection of temporary ghats in Mayur Vihar Phase-3, the minister emphasized robust security arrangements directed to the district administration and police to ensure a smooth and issue-free experience for devotees.
The government has also created eight artificial ponds at the DDA ground in Mayur Vihar Phase-3, facilitating Chhath rituals for thousands of devotees. Temporary trenches in Sonia Vihar, an area with a significant population from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, have been prepared, covered with double-layer plastic sheets.
Authorities, including the Delhi Jal Board and the MCD, are actively contributing to the festival’s smooth conduct, ensuring water-filled makeshift ghats and a clean environment. Residents, like Rupesh Kumar in Sonia Vihar, have actively participated in cleaning and organizing arrangements for family rituals.
Lights and tents have been installed in the area, enhancing its cleanliness. In remote areas such as Pitampura and Kailash Hills, residents have improvised by setting up arrangements on their terraces, filling large containers and tubs with water and decorating them. The Chhath festival will conclude on Monday, with devotees offering morning ‘arghya’ to the rising sun.
