- Shankar Ghat, Mahamaya Ghat in Ambikapur and Shivdhari Colony Chhath Ghat in Godhanpur were inspected.
- Instructions given to ensure convenience, safety, cleanliness and lighting for the devotees
In order to ensure the convenience and safety of the devotees and devotees on the occasion of Chhath Mahaparva, the state’s Tourism, Culture, Religious Trust and Endowments Minister, Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, inspected various Chhath Ghats in Ambikapur city and took stock of the preparations. He inspected Shankar Ghat, Mahamaya Ghat and Shivdhari Colony Chhath Ghat in Godhanpur and inquired about cleanliness, security, lighting and the facilities available for the devotees. Minister Mr. Agrawal directed the concerned officials to complete all the necessary arrangements on time.
During his inspection of Shankar Ghat, Minister Shri Rajesh Agrawal reviewed the cleanliness, security, lighting, and transportation facilities at the ghat complex. He directed officials to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place for the convenience of the large number of devotees and devotees expected to arrive during the Chhath festival. In addition to maintaining cleanliness at the ghat complex, special attention should be paid to adequate lighting and safe transportation.
After this, Minister Shri Agarwal reached Mahamaya Ghat and inspected the preparations for Chhath Puja. He inquired about the arrangements related to cleanliness and facilities for devotees at the ghat and gave necessary instructions to the officials. He said that Chhath Mahaparva is an important festival of public faith and devotion. Providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the devotees arriving for worship on this occasion should be a priority.
Minister Shri Agarwal also inspected the Shivdhari Colony Chhath Ghat in Godhanpur. He inspected the cleanliness of the ghat premises and preparations for the puja and directed that necessary arrangements be made. He told officials to pay special attention to the convenience of devotees during the pujas at the ghats and to ensure no shortcomings in the preparations.
Minister Shri Rajesh Agrawal said that Chhath Mahaparva is a festival of sun worship, gratitude to nature, faith, and the wish for family happiness and prosperity. This great festival symbolizes our rich cultural traditions and social unity. On the occasion of Chhath Puja, devotees worship Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya while following strict rules and discipline. Therefore, ensuring their convenience and safety at the ghats is extremely important.
He directed the concerned officials to pay special attention to cleanliness, adequate lighting, safe transportation, and other necessary facilities at all Chhath ghats. Work related to puja preparations at the ghats should be completed on priority, so that devotees can perform religious rituals without any difficulties.
Minister Shri Agarwal said that the convenience and safety of devotees and pilgrims during the Chhath festival is a top priority. All concerned officials should work in coordination to improve arrangements. He extended his best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion of the Chhath festival and wished everyone happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being.