Janakpur gears up for Chhath celebrations
Summary
Janakpurdham is preparing for the Chhath festival with cleaning and decorating of ponds and lakes, as the four-day celebration dedicated to the Sun God begins on October 27.
Key Points
- Preparations for the Chhath festival are underway in Janakpurdham following Deepawali.
- Ponds and lakes across Janakpur, including major water bodies like Gangasagar and Dhanushsagar, are being cleaned and decorated.
- The Chhath festival, dedicated to the Sun God, is significant for Hindu communities in the Terai and has expanded to other regions.
- The four-day festival is set to begin on Monday, October 27.
