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Religion
Nine tankers of Ganga water dispatched from Buxar to Aurangabad for Chhath Puja offerings
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 08:16 AM
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On the occasion of Chhath Mahaparv, nine tankers filled with Ganga water left Buxar's Ramrekha Ghat for Aurangabad, where the water will be mixed with local reservoirs for devotees' arghya.
The Bihar government has arranged for a dedicated supply of Ganga water to support Chhath Puja rituals in Aurangabad. Nine tankers, each loaded at the Ramrekha Ghat in Buxar, set out early on the festival day carrying the holy river water.
Upon reaching Aurangabad, the water will be blended with water from local reservoirs such as the Dev Surya Temple tank, ensuring that devotees can perform the traditional arghya with a mixture considered auspicious. Officials said the initiative aims to maintain the sanctity of the rites while managing local water resources.
The transport of the tankers is being overseen by district authorities, who have coordinated with temple committees to distribute the water at designated points. This measure reflects the state's effort to facilitate religious observances across regions during the five-day Chhath celebration.
Local residents have welcomed the move, noting that the availability of Ganga water reduces the need for individual pilgrimages to the river. The authorities have also urged participants to follow safety protocols while gathering for the puja.
The deployment of the tankers underscores the importance of Chhath Puja in Bihar's cultural calendar and highlights the government's role in supporting large‑scale religious events.
Upon reaching Aurangabad, the water will be blended with water from local reservoirs such as the Dev Surya Temple tank, ensuring that devotees can perform the traditional arghya with a mixture considered auspicious. Officials said the initiative aims to maintain the sanctity of the rites while managing local water resources.
The transport of the tankers is being overseen by district authorities, who have coordinated with temple committees to distribute the water at designated points. This measure reflects the state's effort to facilitate religious observances across regions during the five-day Chhath celebration.
Local residents have welcomed the move, noting that the availability of Ganga water reduces the need for individual pilgrimages to the river. The authorities have also urged participants to follow safety protocols while gathering for the puja.
The deployment of the tankers underscores the importance of Chhath Puja in Bihar's cultural calendar and highlights the government's role in supporting large‑scale religious events.