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Ponds being decorated for Chhath festival


04 November 2024  

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BIRGUNJ (PARSA): The ponds and river banks in and around Birgunj are being specially decorated for the Chhath festival.

Chhathghat, which is located in more than a dozen places within Birgunj metropolis, have been decorated with banana trees and colourful papers and lights.

People gather in the Chhath Ghat near their house to carry out the Chhath Pooja, held by making offerings to sun.

Ghadiarwa, Ranighat Chhapkaiya, Maidhiya, Nagwa, Solakpur Chorni and Paraswa ponds are very popular sites for Chhath pooja.

Dilip Shah Kanu, Chairperson of the Chhath Pooja Management Committee, says that not only locals but tourists from the bordering Indian cities also flock to see the dazzling decorations and pooja held at the Ghadi Arwa Pond.

This year, the main day of the Chhath festival falls November 7. The government has also announced a public holiday on the occasion.

Publish Date : 04 November 2024 10:21 AM

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