Chhath Festival Preparations Underway in Kapilvastu

Summary

Chhath festival preparations are underway across Kapilvastu, where ghats have been built at 70 locations in all 10 local levels. Devotees will offer arghya to the setting sun on Sunday and the rising sun on Monday, with security arrangements planned at all puja sites.

Key Points
  • Ghats have been constructed at 70 locations across all 10 local levels of Kapilvastu for Chhath festival observance.
  • Chhath celebrations have expanded from a limited area to the entire district in recent years.
  • Preparations such as cleaning, decoration, lighting, and bed construction have been completed at key puja sites including Ramghat and Jamuhara Nala.
  • Police say adequate security personnel will be deployed at all Chhath ghats to maintain peace and order.
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