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Religion
Patna Prepares Dedicated Ghat Access Routes and Parking for Chhath Puja
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhagalpur
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:04 AM
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From today, the Chhath festival has begun in Patna with designated entry‑exit routes to the ghats and organized parking facilities to manage the influx of devotees.
The Chhath Mahaprav, one of Bihar’s most revered festivals, commenced today in Patna. Municipal authorities have demarcated clear entry and exit lanes leading to the main ghats along the Ganga, aiming to streamline the movement of worshippers who come for the traditional "nahai-khai" rituals.
In addition to traffic management, the city has set up designated parking zones near the ghats. Each zone’s capacity has been calculated to accommodate the expected number of vehicles, with signage and security personnel deployed to guide drivers.
Officials have urged residents and visitors to follow the prescribed routes and use the allotted parking areas to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the celebrations. The measures are part of a broader effort to maintain order while allowing devotees to perform their rites without inconvenience.
The arrangements will remain in effect throughout the five‑day Chhath period, after which normal traffic patterns will resume.
In addition to traffic management, the city has set up designated parking zones near the ghats. Each zone’s capacity has been calculated to accommodate the expected number of vehicles, with signage and security personnel deployed to guide drivers.
Officials have urged residents and visitors to follow the prescribed routes and use the allotted parking areas to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the celebrations. The measures are part of a broader effort to maintain order while allowing devotees to perform their rites without inconvenience.
The arrangements will remain in effect throughout the five‑day Chhath period, after which normal traffic patterns will resume.