Delhi: Geeta Colony's resident protest as artificial ghats for Chhath Puja remain dry

Residents of Geeta Colony protested

On Saturday, residents of Geeta Colony protested as the artificial ghats for Chhath Puja remained dry. The Yamuna river's water levels have receded, leaving the ghats high and dry. Protesters demanded the completion of Chhath Ghat by October 26.

Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall

Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall this monsoon season. The Yamuna river's water levels rose significantly. The artificial ghats were submerged in water.

The water levels have since receded, leaving the ghats dry. This has caused inconvenience to the residents. They are now demanding that the government complete the construction of the ghats before Chhath Puja.

What is Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival. It is celebrated to worship the Sun God and his wife Usha. The festival is celebrated on the sixth day of the month of Kartik. It is a four-day festival.

On the first day of the festival, devotees take a holy bath in the river. On the second day, they offer prayers to the Sun God and his wife Usha. On the third day, devotees observe a fast and offer prayers to the Sun God and his wife Usha.

The festival concludes on the fourth day. Devotees offer prayers to the Sun God and his wife Usha. They also take a holy bath in the river.

Conclusion

The residents of Geeta Colony are demanding that the government complete the construction of the Chhath Ghats before Chhath Puja. The festival is celebrated on the sixth day of the month of Kartik. It is a four-day festival.

The festival is celebrated to worship the Sun God and his wife Usha. Devotees take a holy bath in the river, offer prayers to the Sun God and his wife Usha, and observe a fast.