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Chhath Puja Celebrations Observed in Mumbai, BJP Leader Supriya Sule Highlights Festival
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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News18 Marathi reported on 12 November that the Hindu festival Chhath Puja was observed in Mumbai, with BJP MP Supriya Sule acknowledging the celebrations.
Mumbai witnessed public observances of Chhath Puja on 12 November, as covered by News18 Marathi. The festival, traditionally celebrated along riverbanks, drew devotees from the city's migrant community who performed the customary rituals of offering prayers to the sun.
The coverage also noted the presence of BJP parliamentarian Supriya Sule, who praised the cultural significance of the event and urged local authorities to facilitate safe celebrations.
Authorities were reported to have coordinated with community leaders to manage crowd flow and ensure compliance with municipal regulations during the evening prayers. The report underscored the growing visibility of the festival in metropolitan settings, reflecting the cultural diversity of Mumbai.
The coverage also noted the presence of BJP parliamentarian Supriya Sule, who praised the cultural significance of the event and urged local authorities to facilitate safe celebrations.
Authorities were reported to have coordinated with community leaders to manage crowd flow and ensure compliance with municipal regulations during the evening prayers. The report underscored the growing visibility of the festival in metropolitan settings, reflecting the cultural diversity of Mumbai.