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Religion
Chhath Festival Begins Friday in Indore with Ghats and Kunds Ready for Rituals
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 08:15 PM
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The four‑day Chhath festival kicks off on Friday in Indore, with ghats and kunds across the city set for sunrise offerings to the sun.
Indore will witness the start of the four‑day Chhath celebration on Friday, as devotees gather at numerous ghats and kunds that have been prepared for the ritual. Local authorities have cleared and illuminated the riverbanks, ensuring safe access for families who intend to perform the traditional sunrise and sunset offerings.
The festival, which honors the Sun God and seeks blessings for family welfare, involves devotees standing in water to offer arghya at dawn and dusk. In the city, prominent sites such as the Rajwada waterfront and the Kanhaiya Kund have been equipped with temporary shelters, lighting, and sanitation facilities to accommodate the expected crowds.
Organisers have appealed to the public to observe cleanliness and follow safety guidelines, especially during the peak hours of the sunrise ceremony. The event is expected to draw thousands of participants from across Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing Indore's reputation as a vibrant hub for cultural and religious observances.
The festival, which honors the Sun God and seeks blessings for family welfare, involves devotees standing in water to offer arghya at dawn and dusk. In the city, prominent sites such as the Rajwada waterfront and the Kanhaiya Kund have been equipped with temporary shelters, lighting, and sanitation facilities to accommodate the expected crowds.
Organisers have appealed to the public to observe cleanliness and follow safety guidelines, especially during the peak hours of the sunrise ceremony. The event is expected to draw thousands of participants from across Madhya Pradesh, reinforcing Indore's reputation as a vibrant hub for cultural and religious observances.