New Delhi, Oct 24 (UNI) On account of Chhath festival, October 27, Monday, will be a government holiday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced today.
According to the CM, the holiday is being observed on Monday, as the ‘third day’ of this four-day festival is the most important one.
On the third day of Chhath, devotees offer prayers to the setting Sun God at riversides or ponds at sunset.
Preparations begin early in the morning, with families busy performing various rituals, and considering this, the government has declared October 27, a holiday.
Extending her greetings to devotees, Gupta said that Chhath is a festival dedicated to nature, where people worship the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
She added that the festival is also a symbol of faith, devotion, and cleanliness, sending a message of environmental protection through the worship of nature, water, and the Sun.
Gupta noted that Chhath celebrates faith and the rich traditions of the country’s culture, bringing together families, society, and communities.
She said that the Delhi government has ensured cleanliness, security, and all essential facilities at all Chhath Ghats, so that devotees can perform their rituals with peace of mind.
She expressed confidence that the festival will bring happiness, prosperity, and renewed energy into everyone’s lives, while strengthening mutual harmony and goodwill in society.
Meanwhile, the CM today inspected the ghat for festival rituals at the Pochanpur Chhath Puja Committee located in Dwarka Sector-23B.
She reviewed the ongoing preparations at the ghat and gave necessary directives to the officials present on the occasion.
