Chhath Puja Preparations in Patna: Ghats Cleaned and Decorated for Evening Offerings

Patna, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : The Chhath Puja, a significant festival of public faith, reaches its third day today in Patna. Devotees are set to offer the first arghya to the setting sun, with the festival concluding on Monday morning with offerings to the rising sun. The city has been beautifully adorned in preparation for the celebrations.

On Sunday, extensive cleaning efforts were undertaken across the city, particularly around the ghats. Employees of the Patna Municipal Corporation focused on cleaning Gandhi Ghat, ensuring the surrounding streets and alleys were also tidied up. The steps leading to the ghats were washed, while brooms were used to clear the raw areas.

A municipal worker stated, “The Patna Municipal Corporation is actively cleaning the ghats. Our team has been working tirelessly. The ghats were washed early Sunday, and by noon, everything will be spotless.”

Khajekalan Ghat has also been attractively decorated, creating a festive atmosphere with cleanliness and lighting enhancing the experience.

Meanwhile, local markets are bustling as shoppers prepare for the festival by purchasing fresh fruits, which are traditionally offered to the deity during Chhath Puja. Since the festival involves the worship of nature, only the freshest produce is selected. Customers are flocking to the markets, much to the delight of the vendors, who are pleased with the lively market scene.

The four-day Chhath festival began on November 13 with the ‘Nahay-Khay’ ritual on the first day, followed by ‘Kharna’ on the second day, during which prayers continued. Today, as the sun sets, devotees will perform the evening arghya.