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Religion
Chhath Puja Day 3: Devotees to Offer Arghya to Setting Sun as Delhi Prepares 1,400 Ghats
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 01:54 PM
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On the third day of Chhath Puja, worshippers will perform the evening arghya ritual, with Delhi having set up around 1,400 ghats along the Yamuna.
The third day of Chhath Puja began today with devotees preparing to offer the traditional arghya to the setting sun, a key ritual that marks the culmination of the four‑day festival. Worshippers gather at riverbanks to present offerings of fruit, sweets and water as the sun descends, seeking blessings for health and prosperity.
In Delhi, municipal authorities have readied approximately 1,400 temporary ghats along the Yamuna River to accommodate the expected surge of pilgrims. The ghats are equipped with basic amenities and safety measures to manage the large crowds that typically converge for the evening ceremony.
Officials have urged participants to observe orderly conduct and maintain cleanliness at the sites. The extensive preparation reflects the growing popularity of Chhath Puja in the capital, where the ritual draws families from across the region to celebrate this ancient harvest festival.
In Delhi, municipal authorities have readied approximately 1,400 temporary ghats along the Yamuna River to accommodate the expected surge of pilgrims. The ghats are equipped with basic amenities and safety measures to manage the large crowds that typically converge for the evening ceremony.
Officials have urged participants to observe orderly conduct and maintain cleanliness at the sites. The extensive preparation reflects the growing popularity of Chhath Puja in the capital, where the ritual draws families from across the region to celebrate this ancient harvest festival.