Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that October 27 (Monday), will be a public holiday across the city to mark the auspicious occasion of the Chhath festival. The decision, shared by the Chief Minister’s Office, ensures that families and communities observing the festival can participate fully in the important rituals of this sacred celebration.

Chhath Puja is a revered Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, most widely celebrated in states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, as well as parts of Delhi with large migrant populations. The festival

spans four days of elaborate rituals, including fasting, holy baths, and offering prayers to the rising and setting sun. Many ghats along the Yamuna are prepared for large gatherings, with special arra

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