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Delhi CM to be part of Chhath celebrations with devotees at Sonia Vihar & Hathi Ghat on Nov 15, 16

New Delhi, Nov 14 (UNI) With the national capital immersed in the spirit of Chhath, with an atmosphere of faith, devotion and reverence prevailing along the banks of the Yamuna and at Chhath ghats across the city, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is personally monitoring the preparations.
She will join the devotees amid festivities on Sunday and Monday, while she will also offer ‘Arghya’ to the Sun God.
CM Gupta will visit the Chhath ghat at Sonia Vihar on Sunday, where she will meet devotees observing the fast and other worshippers and join them in offering Arghya to the setting sun.
She will also offer prayers and pray for the prosperity, well-being and happiness of the country and Delhi.
On Monday morning, Gupta is going to visit Hathi Ghat near ITO, where she will offer Arghya to the rising sun and worship Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God.
Her presence among devotees on both occasions will reflect her faith in the Chhath festival and her close bond with the millions of people associated with it.
The Delhi Government has made extensive arrangements for devotees at more than 1,400 Chhath ghats across the capital, with special arrangements for the evening prayers and offerings to the setting sun on Sunday and the worship of the rising sun on Monday morning.
These include major ghats along the Yamuna as well as the grand 11-km-long Chhath ghat developed along the Munak Canal in North Delhi.
Gupta is in constant touch with public representatives, district officials, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and other concerned agencies to review preparations for Chhath, and on Saturday as well, she spoke with public representatives and senior officials from various departments to take stock of the arrangements.
CM has made it clear that no devotee or worshipper visiting the Chhath ghats should face any inconvenience, while she has specifically directed senior officials of the departments concerned to remain personally present at major ghats so that any issue can be addressed immediately.
Gupta has said that special security arrangements have been made at the model Chhath ghats this year, and the places are under constant surveillance via CCTV cameras, which are connected to a central control room.
This setup allows for the monitoring of activities at the ghats and ensures that any emergency needs can be identified in a timely manner.
In the event of such a situation, relevant officials and security personnel can be alerted immediately to take necessary action.
She noted that government’s objective is to ensure a safe environment for the devotees—including women, children, and others—visiting the ghats during Chhath Puja, and to enable a prompt response to any emergency.
Gupta, greeting people on the occasion, especially the Purvanchal community, said the festival is not merely a religious celebration but a unique symbol of India's rich cultural heritage, folk traditions, family values and gratitude towards nature.
She said the unwavering faith, devotion, discipline and dedication of those observing the Chhath fast serve as an inspiration to everyone.
"Worshipping the setting and rising sun teaches us patience, gives us hope and inspires us to keep moving forward in life," Gupta said. UNI AP CDS
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