Kanpur,

Nov 11 (HS): Mothers and sisters observing fast during Chhath Puja in Kanpur,

Uttar Pradesh, should not face any inconvenience. There should be a continuous

flow of clean water at the ghats, so that devotees can stand in clear water and

offer prayers to Lord Surya. The Municipal Corporation and related officials

should complete all arrangements on time. Govind Nagar MLA Surendra Maithani

made these remarks during an inspection of the Chhath Puja ghat in Ravidaspuram

on Wednesday.

MLA

Surendra Maithani inspected the Ravidaspuram Chhath Ghat in Ward 9 of the

Govind Nagar Assembly constituency and took stock of the preparations. He

instructed the officials of the Municipal Corporation and related departments

to launch a special cleanliness drive in the ghat premises and make adequate

arrangements for clean water. He said that the Chhath festival is a symbol of

purity, devotion and worship of nature. During this festival, women observe a

36-hour fast without water and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.

Therefore, it is important to pay special attention to cleanliness and purity

of water at the ghat.

The

MLA asked officials to ensure special cleaning of the ghat and surrounding

roads, ensure adequate supply of clean water, and prevent accumulation of dirty

water anywhere. He also directed immediate completion of lighting, barricades,

and mobile toilets for the convenience of devotees. He clarified that devotees

should not face any inconvenience during the puja.

Jitendra

Singh, J.P. Gaur, local citizens, officials of the Chhath Puja Organizing

Committee, and party workers were present during the inspection. Local

residents expressed their gratitude to the MLA for his timely review of the

arrangements and for providing necessary instructions.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi