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Religion
Bihar Gears Up for 2026 Chhath Puja with Massive Public Involvement
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:37 PM
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Preparations for Chhath Puja 2026 are underway across Bihar, with communities organizing rituals, cleaning riverbanks and arranging puja sites.
State officials have begun coordinating the annual Chhath Puja festivities for 2026, issuing guidelines to municipal bodies and local volunteers for safe and orderly celebrations. The focus is on cleaning the banks of the Ganga, Gandak and Kosi rivers, setting up temporary ghats and ensuring adequate lighting and sanitation.
Religious groups and community organisations are mobilising volunteers to assist pilgrims with crowd management, first‑aid stations and transport to the riverfronts. Schools and cultural clubs are also rehearsing traditional songs and dances that form part of the puja rituals.
Authorities anticipate a large turnout, as Chhath remains one of the most widely observed festivals in the state. Police and disaster‑management teams are on standby to address any emergencies, while local businesses prepare to cater to the influx of devotees with food stalls and temporary shelters.
The preparations reflect Bihar’s commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of Chhath while adapting to contemporary safety standards, ensuring that the 2026 celebrations proceed smoothly for millions of participants.
Religious groups and community organisations are mobilising volunteers to assist pilgrims with crowd management, first‑aid stations and transport to the riverfronts. Schools and cultural clubs are also rehearsing traditional songs and dances that form part of the puja rituals.
Authorities anticipate a large turnout, as Chhath remains one of the most widely observed festivals in the state. Police and disaster‑management teams are on standby to address any emergencies, while local businesses prepare to cater to the influx of devotees with food stalls and temporary shelters.
The preparations reflect Bihar’s commitment to preserving the cultural heritage of Chhath while adapting to contemporary safety standards, ensuring that the 2026 celebrations proceed smoothly for millions of participants.