Delhi Chhath Puja 2026: The government has taken a big decision regarding the Chhath festival in Delhi. There will be a public holiday in the capital on 16th November on the occasion of Chhath Puja. Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has issued an official order in this regard. This holiday will be applicable in all government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings (PSUs) of Delhi Government. This decision will provide relief to lakhs of devotees celebrating Chhath festival. People of Purvanchal community organize Chhath Puja on a large scale in the capital.
This time more than 1400 ghats will be ready
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that more than 1400 ghats are being prepared for Chhath Puja this year in Delhi. Last year, 1326 ghats were built in the capital. This time, preparations are being made to provide more facilities to the devotees by increasing the number of ghats. The Chief Minister has instructed the officials that the basic preparations of the ghats should be completed in time, so that only the work like filling water, setting up tents and cleaning is left before the puja.
Delhi government has declared 16 November as a public holiday on the occasion of Chhath Puja. After the approval of Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the General Administration Department issued a notification in this regard on November 9. According to the notification, there will be a holiday on November 16 on the occasion of Pratihar Shashthi or Surya Shashthi (Chhath Puja). This holiday will be applicable to all government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings (PSUs) under the Delhi government.
Inauguration of 11 kilometer long ghat on 12th November
Amidst the preparations for Chhath Puja, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has given another big information. He told that the 11 kilometer long Chhath Ghat being prepared on the banks of Munak Canal will be inaugurated by BJP National President Nitin Naveen on November 12. According to the statement of the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), this ghat stretching from Outer Ring Road to Inderlok is said to be the longest Chhath Ghat in Delhi. A program will be organized near Singalpur village for its inauguration. The Chief Minister said that stairs and concrete roads are being built on both sides of the ghat. Its objective is to facilitate the movement of Chhath fasts and devotees, so that no one faces any problem during the puja.
This year Chhath Puja will be celebrated from 13 to 16 November. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a high-level review meeting regarding the preparations for the festival and directed the officials to give top priority to the convenience, safety and cleanliness of the devotees. The Chief Minister said that this time more ghats are being prepared in Delhi as compared to last year. While last year 1,326 ghats were built, this time Chhath Puja will be organized at more than 1,400 ghats.
Changing rooms for women, CCTV at major ghats
During Chhath Puja, special arrangements are being made at the ghats keeping in mind the convenience and safety of the devotees. Adequate number of changing rooms will be made for women. At the same time, CCTV cameras will be installed at major ghats. Apart from this, adequate lighting, tents as per requirement and cleanliness arrangements will be ensured.
Cleaning teams will be active 24 hours
The Chief Minister has instructed the officials that during Chhath Puja, cleanliness should be maintained continuously in the ghats and surrounding areas. For this, arrangements will be made to keep sanitation workers and additional teams active 24 hours a day. Special vigil will be maintained in view of the high movement of devotees on 15th and 16th November. The Chief Minister made it clear that all major arrangements should be completed before the puja, so that there is no problem at the last moment. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Delhi government is committed to organizing the Chhath festival in a grand and organized manner. The government's effort is to ensure that the devotees get better facilities during worship and that chaos does not arise at any ghat.
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