Chhath Puja 2026: Thousands Gather At Ganesh Ghat In Bhiwandi To Offer Sandhya Arghya To Setting Sun; Police Deployed For Security
Bhiwandi: Thousands of devotees gathered at Ganesh Ghat in Shelar, under the Shelar Gram Panchayat, on Sunday evening to celebrate Chhath Puja, one of the most significant festivals dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. The ghat witnessed a vibrant display of faith as women observing the fast stood in water and offered arghya to the setting sun, praying for the well-being of their families,…
On Sunday evening, Ganesh Ghat in Shelar, Bhiwandi, became a hub of devotees celebrating Chhath Puja. The festival, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, saw thousands of worshippers gather for the rituals. Chhath Puja, a four-day event, involves fasting, offering arghya to the setting sun, and prayers for family well-being.
Women observing a strict waterless fast stood in the water at the ghat, their devotion evident in their actions. As the evening progressed, the crowd swelled, turning Ganesh Ghat into a sea of worshippers. Dressed in traditional attire, women performed the rituals with fervor, accompanied by family members who joined in the prayers and chants of "Jai Chhathi Maiya."
The ghat echoed with Chhath songs, devotional music, and bhajans, creating an atmosphere of spiritual fervor. Special arrangements were made to accommodate the large number of devotees and their families. Chhath Puja, a festival of gratitude towards nature and the Sun God, involves both the setting and rising sun worship, symbolizing the community's deep-rooted faith and connection to the festival.
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