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Chhath Puja 2026 Commences Today; Delhi Ghat Set for Grand Celebrations Amid Travel Rush
✍️ Dainik Jagran MP CG
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 06:32 AM
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Chhath Puja for 2026 begins today, with the festival scheduled to run through November 2. Devotees are flocking to Delhi’s ghats, creating a noticeable travel surge across the capital.
The Hindu solar festival Chhath Puja has officially started today, marking the beginning of a series of rituals that will continue until November 2, 2026. Organisers have released the official calendar, confirming the dates for the main offerings, including the morning and evening arghya at riverbanks.
In Delhi, the ghats along the Yamuna are being prepared for large congregations of worshippers. Temporary platforms, lighting, and sanitation facilities are being set up to accommodate the expected crowd, which is expected to swell as devotees from neighboring states arrive.
Transport authorities have warned of a sharp rise in passenger traffic, especially on trains and buses heading to Delhi and nearby pilgrimage hubs. Additional services have been scheduled, and special police patrols are in place to manage crowd control and ensure safety.
Local businesses, particularly street vendors and hotels, anticipate a boost in demand, while municipal officials have urged residents to cooperate with cleaning crews to keep the riverfront tidy during the festivities.
In Delhi, the ghats along the Yamuna are being prepared for large congregations of worshippers. Temporary platforms, lighting, and sanitation facilities are being set up to accommodate the expected crowd, which is expected to swell as devotees from neighboring states arrive.
Transport authorities have warned of a sharp rise in passenger traffic, especially on trains and buses heading to Delhi and nearby pilgrimage hubs. Additional services have been scheduled, and special police patrols are in place to manage crowd control and ensure safety.
Local businesses, particularly street vendors and hotels, anticipate a boost in demand, while municipal officials have urged residents to cooperate with cleaning crews to keep the riverfront tidy during the festivities.