Kalyan-Dombivli Gears Up For Chhath Puja 2026 Celebrations At Ganesh Ghat, Umbarde Lake And Other Locations

Kalyan-Dombivli is preparing for a grand Chhath Puja celebration, with arrangements being made at various ghat and water body locations. Thousands of devotees are anticipated to gather on the riverbanks and ponds on Saturday evening, where women participating in the festival will offer arghya to the setting sun and pray for their family's well-being, happiness, and prosperity.

Elaborate preparations have been undertaken at popular Ghat sites such as Ganesh Ghat, Nandivli Lake, Umbarde Lake, Atali, Mhoane, Galegaon, Milap Nagar, Mothagaon, Gandhari, and Chinchpada. Organizers have prioritized cleanliness, lighting, provision of drinking water, seating facilities, and security to ensure a seamless celebration.

Dr Pankaj Upadhyay and Ravi Gupta are coordinating Chhath Puja celebrations at Ganesh Ghat in Kalyan, with plans for a large turnout and cultural programmes. At Umbarde Lake, Vishwanath Bhoir, Jaywant Bhoir, and Prabhunath Bhoir have arranged for worshippers. In Kalyan East, Manoj Rai, CP Mishra, and Amiri Jha are overseeing preparations at Khadegolivli and Chakkinaka.

The festival holds significant personal meaning for many devotees. Priyanka Manish Pandey, involved in Umbarde Lake preparations, emphasized the women's devotion in offering prayers to the setting sun and seeking family prosperity. Damini Dubey expressed admiration for the Chhath devotees' commitment to the traditional rituals. Shiva, a woman observing the nirjala vrat, described the fast as an act of deep devotion and penance.