Stricter Measures for Chhath Puja Amidst Pollution Concerns: Delhi’s Riverbanks Closed, Artificial Ghats Offer Alternative
Chhath Puja, an ancient Hindu festival celebrated primarily by people from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, reveres the Sun God and is observed with various rituals by devotees. Traditionally, a key part of the puja involves submerging oneself in river water while offering “arghya” or prayers to the sun. However, in recent years, especially in