Bhadohi. Chhath festival was celebrated in the district with reverence, devotion and joy. On Sunday, a large number of fasting women and devotees worshiped Lord Suryadev with rituals at various ghats and reservoirs and prayed for the happiness, prosperity, health and well-being of the family.
On this occasion, District Information Officer Anil Kumar Singh participated in the Chhath puja program organized at Hariharpur Varun Ghat. A huge crowd of devotees gathered at various ghats of the district including Sitamarhi, Rampur, Hariharnath Temple, Chakwa, Mahavir Talab, Jodhraj Talab and Shivrajnath Ghat. Chhath puja was also celebrated at the ghats and reservoirs in rural areas. There was a devotional atmosphere all around.
The district administration and police administration remained fully prepared to ensure successful completion of Chhath festival. Special attention was given to security, cleanliness, lighting and traffic arrangements with deployment of officers and policemen at major ghats. Officials reached various ghats and took stock of the arrangements and monitored the facilities and security of the devotees.
Amid administrative vigilance and better coordination, the Chhath festival was completed peacefully and safely in the district.