On the occasion of Chhath festival, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was seen in colors of devotion. He participated in the 'Pavitra Kharna Puja and Prasad Seva' program organized at Panchsheel Enclave in South Delhi. During this, the Chief Minister also participated in bhajan-kirtan along with worship. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was seen in traditional style in the program. She had applied vermilion from nose to forehead and participated in bhajan-kirtan with manjiras in her hands. Pictures and videos of his religious participation were also discussed.
The Chief Minister was seen in traditional attire. He had applied vermillion from his nose to his forehead and sang bhajans and kirtans with manjiras in his hands. A large number of people from Purvanchal community including Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra were present in the program. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that Kharna is not just a religious ritual of Chhath festival, but it is a symbol of penance, sacrifice, self-discipline, purity and social harmony. He said that Chhath Mahaparva makes us understand the importance of discipline, dedication and purity in life. He further said that faith should not only be visible in words but also in our conduct, discipline and dedication. Chhath Puja also gives us the message of respect for nature and mutual harmony in the society.
The program was organized in honor of the faith, culture and traditions of Purvanchal society. During this, the Chief Minister participated in Kharna Puja and shared the joy of the festival with the devotees. The venue was specially decorated with lamps, rangolis, sugarcane, bananas and coconuts as per the tradition of Chhath festival. When the Chief Minister arrived, the women welcomed him with traditional customs. After this, he participated in the traditional rituals of Kharna Puja and after offering prayers, he took the sacred prasad.
During the programme, the Chief Minister was felicitated on the cultural stage by presenting him a Makhana garland and a bodysuit. On this occasion, he greeted the devotees present on the occasion of Chhath festival and shared the happiness of the festival with them. Highlighting the religious and social importance of Kharna, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that this festival is a symbol of penance, sacrifice, self-discipline, purity and social harmony. He said that Chhath Mahaparva teaches us that faith should not be limited to words only, but should also be visible in our conduct, discipline and dedication.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta highlighted the religious and spiritual importance of Kharna in the 'Holy Kharna Puja and Prasad Seva' program organized at Panchsheel Enclave in South Delhi on the occasion of Chhath festival. He said that Kharna is a very important stop of Chhath festival. This festival presents a unique example of devotion, loyalty, purity and self-control. The Chief Minister said that on the second day of Chhath festival, devotees observe waterless fast for the whole day. In the evening, after worshiping Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, Kharna Prasad is taken. Traditionally, jaggery kheer, roti and other satvik dishes are prepared on this occasion.
He said that Kharna Prasad is a symbol of purity, righteousness and dedication. After receiving the Prasad, the devotees take a pledge of rigorous waterless fast for about 36 hours. This sadhana is an example of devotion, devotion and self-control, which shows the spiritual strength of Indian culture. Rekha Gupta said that Chhath Mahaparva is not only a religious ritual but also a festival giving the message of discipline, sacrifice and dedication in life. Its traditions strengthen purity, mutual harmony and cultural unity in the society.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the biggest feature of Chhath festival is its widespreadness and social unity. This is such a unique festival in which the differences of caste, class, language and economic status are erased. Every person of the society cleans the ghats together, helps in the arrangements and celebrates the festival together. The tradition of distributing Kharna Prasad is also a wonderful example of social harmony and collectivism.
Special arrangements for the facilities of Chhath fasts
The Chief Minister said that the Delhi government is committed to ensure that no devotee or devotee faces any inconvenience during the Chhath festival. For this purpose, special ghats have been arranged for Chhath Puja in the capital. He said that keeping in mind the convenience and safety of the devotees, arrangements have been made for clean drinking water, adequate lighting and security at the ghats. Keeping in mind the needs of the devotees, the government is working to provide all the necessary facilities. The Chief Minister said that Chhath festival is not only a festival of faith but also gives the message of social harmony, service, cooperation and cultural unity. Delhi Government is ensuring necessary arrangements to conduct the festival in a smooth and convenient manner.
11 kilometer long grand ghat built on Munak Canal
Regarding the festival of Chhath, extensive arrangements have been made for the devotees and devotees at more than 1400 Chhath ghats in the capital. Special arrangements have been made at the ghats to offer prayers to the setting sun on Sunday evening and to worship the rising sun on Monday morning. It is the effort of the Delhi government to ensure that the devotees can celebrate the great festival with full devotion and faith without any hassle. These ghats include the major ghats built on the banks of river Yamuna and also the 11 km long grand Chhath Ghat developed on the Munak Canal of North Delhi. This ghat has been developed keeping in mind the convenience of the devotees and the traditional beliefs of Chhath Mahaparva.
Special arrangements for security and facilities at the ghats
The Delhi government has made arrangements for cleanliness, adequate lighting, security and clean drinking water at all the major Chhath Ghats. Apart from this, toilets, changing rooms for women and other necessary facilities have also been provided. The administration is trying to ensure that the devotees and devotees who reach the ghats do not face any inconvenience.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta gave special instructions
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta interacted with public representatives and senior officials of various departments and took stock of the arrangements made at Chhath Ghats. He has given clear instructions that no devotee or devotee should face any problem during the puja. The Chief Minister has specifically directed the officers that senior officers of the concerned departments should themselves be present at the major Chhath Ghats. If any problem arises, it should be resolved immediately.
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