File image of devotees worshiping the Sun God during Chhath Puja.
• LG Vinay Kumar Saxena also said that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure cleanliness at the Chhath Puja Ghats before, during and after the religious ceremony.
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena, in a letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday, asked the government to leave no stone unturned in organizing the festival unfettered at all designated Chhath puja ghats, and urged the common people to ensure the environment. . - Friendly behavior.
In a letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the LG wrote, "It has been brought to my notice that more than 840 sites have been identified and nominated for the purpose by the concerned departments. Large gatherings are expected this year." And keeping in view the zeal and zeal with which the festival is celebrated, it becomes imperative on the part of the administration to leave no stone unturned in the celebrations in autocratic organization, with utmost professionalism, at all the designated Chhath Puja Ghats. "
He also said that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure cleanliness at the Chhath Puja Ghats before, during and after the religious ceremony.
“In this regard, it has been felt necessary that adequate manpower and logistics should be arranged at all the sites well in advance. Also, relevant information in this regard as well as messages to create awareness and create awareness among the people about it. Saxena said that this would facilitate the people and ensure environment friendly behavior by banning single use plastic, systematic disposal of waste at Ghats, garbage collection measures etc. Saxena said.
Earlier, LG Saxena had used his special powers to declare a 'dry day' on the occasion of Chhath. The LG earlier on Sunday declared Chhath as a dry day and ensured that all liquor shops in the city remain closed on the festival.
He also asked CM Kejriwal to tackle the problem of toxic foam in Yamuna ahead of the festival on Sunday. He asked the administration to take necessary security measures including marking of danger zones at all worship ghats, deep water barricading to avoid any untoward incident, adequate lighting, deployment of divers and rescue boats etc.
Raising concern about pollution in river Yamuna, the LG said, "The issue regarding foam/pollution in Yamuna is a matter of serious concern and if left unattended it may prove harmful to the devotees. Accordingly, This needs to be addressed immediately."
"At certain designated ghats like Bhalswa Lake, Wazirabad-Sonia Vihar, Badli, Bawana Industrial Area, Maidan Garhi, Kalindi Kunj, Buddha Bazar-Uttam Nagar, a large gathering of devotees ranges from 10,000 to 4,00,00. To be present It is expected that proper planning for crowd management and maintaining law and order at all places has already been discussed with Delhi Police. New Delhi Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Development Authority will also be asked to ensure cleanliness and have been directed to make arrangements for other civic amenities in their jurisdiction in mission mode,” he said.
Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Vishwas Nangre Patil, Joint CP, (L&O) has said that Chhath Puja will be celebrated at 81 places across Mumbai.
"Places like Juhu Chowpatty will be crowded, so arrangements have been made accordingly. Traffic has to be managed. Lifeguards have been deployed as there will be high tide on October 31 morning," he said.
Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh in India and Nepal. Also known as Surya Shashthi, Chhath, Mahaparva, Chhath Parva, Dala Puja, Pratihara and Dala Chhath, the four-day festival is dedicated to the deity Surya and Shashti Devi. As part of the ritual, women observe a fast for the well being of their sons and the happiness of their families. They also offer Arghya to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya.
The four-day festival begins on 28 October, which is a Friday, the main day of worship and is celebrated on the last day on 31 October, which is falling on a Monday.
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