Preparations begin for Chhath festival across Madhes
Summary
Preparations for the Chhath festival have started across the Tarai-Madhes region, with cleaning and decorating of ponds, rivers, and lakes in Mithila underway for the rituals dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Goddess.
Key Points
- Preparations for the Chhath festival have begun across the Tarai-Madhes region following the conclusion of Tihar.
- Local authorities and volunteers are cleaning and decorating water bodies like ponds, rivers, and lakes in the Mithila region for the festival.
- Chhath festival rituals are performed in water, prompting repair and maintenance activities such as constructing ghats and fixing roads.
- The festival is celebrated with great devotion and purity, and locals start preparations a week in advance.
