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Religion
Residents hold puja at East Delhi's Yamuna Ghat for five years
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 10:31 PM
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Local devotees have been gathering at the Yamuna Ghat in East Delhi to perform puja for the past five years.
Residents of East Delhi have been meeting at the Yamuna Ghat for the past five years to conduct daily puja, a ritual that reflects the community's devotion to the river and its cultural traditions. The gatherings take place along the riverbank, where participants offer prayers, flowers and incense as part of the ceremony.
The ritual has become a familiar sight for passers‑by, with families and elderly worshippers joining the early‑morning sessions. While the exact timing varies, the puja typically coincides with sunrise, a moment considered auspicious in Hindu practice.
Local observers note that the continuity of the puja underscores the importance of the Yamuna as both a sacred and ecological landmark for Delhiites. The community continues to maintain the tradition, emphasizing respect for the river and a collective sense of identity.
No official statements have been released, but the sustained participation suggests strong grassroots commitment to preserving this religious observance at the ghats.
The ritual has become a familiar sight for passers‑by, with families and elderly worshippers joining the early‑morning sessions. While the exact timing varies, the puja typically coincides with sunrise, a moment considered auspicious in Hindu practice.
Local observers note that the continuity of the puja underscores the importance of the Yamuna as both a sacred and ecological landmark for Delhiites. The community continues to maintain the tradition, emphasizing respect for the river and a collective sense of identity.
No official statements have been released, but the sustained participation suggests strong grassroots commitment to preserving this religious observance at the ghats.