Rourkela Gears Up for Chhath Puja; Preparations Underway at Riverbanks and Water Bodies
Rourkela, November 14 (SatyaNewsAlert): Rourkela is bustling with festive activities ahead of Chhath Puja, one of the most significant festivals celebrated with great devotion by the people of Bihar and other parts of the country.
Dedicated to Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God, the festival is observed with prayers for the long life and well-being of children, prosperity and happiness of the family. The four-day festival involves rigorous religious observances, during which women devotees observe a 36-hour Nirjala Vrat (fasting without food and water).
On the third day, devotees offer Arghya to the setting Sun, while on the fourth and final day, they offer prayers to the rising Sun before breaking their fast.
With Chhath Puja approaching, preparations are in full swing across Rourkela. Riverbanks and various water bodies are being readied for the religious rituals, while markets are witnessing increased activity with vendors selling fruits, traditional offerings and other puja essentials.
The Rourkela Municipal Corporation (RMC), along with the district administration, has also made extensive arrangements to facilitate the smooth and peaceful celebration of the festival. Necessary preparations are being undertaken at various Chhath ghats to ensure convenience and safety for devotees.
