New Delhi: Security arranegments were bolstered at the Uttar Pradesh ghats amid the festival of Chhath that's being celebrated in great fervour. Greeting the devotees, UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said special arrangements would be made at the ghats for peaceful celebration of the festival.
Taking stock of the preparations at Sangam in Prayagraj today, Keshav Prasad Maurya gave necessary directions to the officers for smooth celebration. He said the state government, on the occasion of Chhath Puja, has directed the authorities to provide all the necessary facilities, such as cleanliness, among others, for the convenience of devotees visiting the ghats.
Devotees having hard time due to silt deposits in Varanasi
In Varanasi, devotees were facing a hard time due to silt deposited near the Ganga ghats. To deal with the issue, the local seafarer community took the lead and cleaned the silt. However, due to the high water level in Ganga and owing to flood situation, the silt deposits have accumulated on the ghats once again, as a result of which devotees may face problems at the ghats while following the Chhath rituals.
According to the custom, the first Arghya of Chhath will be offered to the setting sun today.
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Colourful programmes held at ghats
All the ghats in Uttar Pradesh are currently celebrating the Chhath Puja in full swing. In Varanasi, several traditional programmes have been organised at the ghats on this festive occasion. Folk singers enthralled the devotees with songs dedicated to the Chhathi Mata, praying for the welfare of the people.