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Religion
Bhopal's Chhath Puja Festivities Light Up 80 Sites as Devotees Offer Arghya to Setting Sun
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 07:15 PM
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Around 80 venues across Bhopal hosted Chhath celebrations, with the municipal corporation arranging facilities at 54 key ghats for devotees performing sunset rituals.
Bhopal witnessed a vibrant display of devotion this week as the Chhath Mahaprav celebrated across roughly 80 locations in the city. Devotees gathered at riverbanks and public squares to perform the traditional rites dedicated to the Sun God, marking the occasion with prayers, fasting, and communal singing.
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation coordinated logistical support at 54 major ghats, ensuring clean water, lighting, and crowd‑control measures. Key areas such as Prempura, Sheetaldas ki Bagiya and Rajendra Nagar saw especially large turnouts, with makeshift platforms set up for the evening arghya ceremony.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, worshippers stood in rows, holding bamboo trays filled with offerings of rice, fruits and sweets, while devotional songs invoking "Chhathi Maiya" resonated across the banks. The atmosphere was marked by a blend of solemnity and festive spirit, reflecting the deep cultural roots of the festival in the region.
Authorities reported smooth conduct of the event, with police and health officials on standby to manage any emergencies. The successful organization underscores the city's commitment to preserving religious traditions while maintaining public safety.
The Bhopal Municipal Corporation coordinated logistical support at 54 major ghats, ensuring clean water, lighting, and crowd‑control measures. Key areas such as Prempura, Sheetaldas ki Bagiya and Rajendra Nagar saw especially large turnouts, with makeshift platforms set up for the evening arghya ceremony.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, worshippers stood in rows, holding bamboo trays filled with offerings of rice, fruits and sweets, while devotional songs invoking "Chhathi Maiya" resonated across the banks. The atmosphere was marked by a blend of solemnity and festive spirit, reflecting the deep cultural roots of the festival in the region.
Authorities reported smooth conduct of the event, with police and health officials on standby to manage any emergencies. The successful organization underscores the city's commitment to preserving religious traditions while maintaining public safety.