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Rekha Gupta joins Chhath devotees in prayer on Yamuna banks, reviews arrangements at Sonia Vihar

New Delhi, Nov 15 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday joined thousands of people celebrating the Chhath festival as she offered prayers to the setting sun at the Chhath Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna in Sonia Vihar, praying for the happiness, prosperity and good health of all residents of the national capital.
The Chief Minister performed rituals and offered arghya to Lord Surya and prayed to Chhathi Maiya for the well-being of every family. She also inspected Chhath ghats along the Yamuna by boat, interacted with devotees and extended festive greetings to those gathered at the riverbanks.
Describing Chhath as a festival that reflects India's cultural traditions and collective spirit, Gupta said it was not merely a religious observance but also a celebration of faith, discipline, cleanliness, dedication and social harmony. "Chhath is a unique celebration of faith, discipline, cleanliness, dedication and social harmony. The festival teaches us to respect nature and the environment. The tradition of worshipping both the setting and the rising sun conveys the message of expressing gratitude for every phase of life," she said.
The Chief Minister said the festival brings entire communities together, with people participating in the rituals and celebrations irrespective of their backgrounds.
Emphasising the contribution of the Purvanchali community to Delhi's growth, Gupta said the government was committed to ensuring that people celebrating Chhath in the capital felt at home and had access to adequate facilities.
"Delhi is home to every Purvanchali. The community has made a significant contribution to the development and growth of the capital through its hard work and dedication. Providing them with a sense of belonging and better facilities during festivals is the government's commitment," she said.
She said the Delhi government had undertaken measures to improve facilities at Chhath ghats along the Yamuna, with a focus on providing devotees clean surroundings, better infrastructure and convenient access to designated locations for performing rituals.
The development of a Chhath Ghat along the Munak Canal in North Delhi, she said, was another initiative aimed at addressing the long-standing demands and sentiments of the Purvanchali community. The government was working towards ensuring that devotees had access to organised Chhath ghats in different parts of the city so that they would not have to travel long distances to offer prayers, she added.
Gupta also highlighted the arrangements made for people travelling to Bihar to celebrate the festival with their families, saying special buses had been arranged between Delhi and Bihar to facilitate their journeys. "It is natural for people to wish to visit their home states and be with their families during festivals. Keeping this in mind, special buses have been arranged between Delhi and Bihar so that people can celebrate Chhath with their loved ones and return to the capital conveniently," she said.
The Chief Minister said the government's efforts were aimed not only at providing infrastructure and transport facilities but also at ensuring that people celebrating Chhath in Delhi experienced the warmth of their homes and cultural traditions.
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