Local efforts give riverbanks festive makeover
Summary
Riverbanks and ponds across Jhapa have been decorated for Chhath, with local residents preparing worship sites along the Mechi, Kankai Mai and other rivers. Organizers say this year’s celebrations will include Ganga Aarti, overnight vigils and musical performances by national artists.
Key Points
- Local residents in Jhapa have decorated riverbanks and ponds for Chhath, which follows Dashain and Tihar.
- Devotees from Nepal and India are gathering at the Mechi and Kankai Mai riverbanks, adding to the festival’s cross-border character.
- The Biring River site in Kankai Municipality is being prepared on a grand scale, with 190 worship platforms built this year.
- Celebrations will include overnight vigils, Ganga Aarti and cultural performances, with prayers to the setting sun on Sunday and the rising sun on Monday.
