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हिन्दी में सारांश Summary in Hindi
- दिल्ली में 996 स्थानों पर 1,482 छठ घाट तैयार किए गए हैं।
- स्थायी और यमुना किनारे 29 घाट शामिल हैं।
- वकाश रहेगा।
বাংলায় সারাংশ Summary in Bangla
- দিল্লিতে ৯৯৬টি জায়গায় ১,৪৮২টি ছট ঘাট প্রস্তুত করা হয়েছে।
- স্থায়ী এবং যমুনার তীরে ২৯টি ঘাট।
- ছট পুজো উপলক্ষে ১৬ নভেম্বর দিল্লি হাইকোর্টে ছুটি ঘোষণা করা হয়েছে।
Why it matters
Lakhs of devotees celebrating Chhath across the National Capital Territory gain designated neighborhood and riverbank facilities with water, sanitation, and lighting. The expanded network reduces crowding at major river points and provides clear transit schedules for traveling families.
Devotees across the capital will have access to 1,482 delhi chhath puja ghats set up across 996 locations this year as city authorities coordinate safety and civic arrangements. Government departments have allocated 155 specific operational tasks across 74 agencies to clean water bodies, build secure embankments, and manage power and drinking water supplies ahead of the celebrations. The expanded network brings dedicated ritual ponds into neighbourhood parks, ensuring families can offer prayers close to home while avoiding heavy overcrowding along the riverfront.
Preparations stepped up on Wednesday when Public Works Department and Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Pravesh Sahib Singh inspected Hathi Ghat near ITO (Income Tax Office) to review water circulation, lighting, and approach roads. Officials from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department and the Delhi Jal Board accompanied the ministerial team to verify work progress across trans-Yamuna pockets and central riverside sites. Field engineers received strict instructions to complete all pending civil work and sanitation measures well ahead of the evening rituals.
How Delhi Chhath Puja ghats are divided across the capital
The government network comprises three categories of ritual facilities to ensure families do not need to travel excessive distances for evening and morning offerings. City data shows that 81 permanent ghats are active across 53 locations, while 1,372 temporary neighbourhood pits and water enclosures have been dug across 914 residential colonies. Along the Yamuna riverfront, authorities have designated 29 riverbank ghats across 29 designated points. These official yamuna chhath ghats feature specialized safety barricades and continuous riverbank lighting.
By decentralizing the ritual spots into local municipal parks, community grounds, and colony enclosures, civic managers aim to prevent severe crowd congestion on the main riverbanks. Each municipal ward has identified public grounds where shallow pits are lined with heavy waterproof tarpaulin sheets and filled with clean piped water by municipal water tankers. This decentralized approach allows families observing chhath puja delhi to perform religious ceremonies in a safe, controlled environment. Devotees heading to these local delhi chhath ghats will find drinking water dispensers and clean restrooms set up on site.
As Amar Ujala reported on Thursday, civic teams are coordinating round-the-clock sanitation drives to complete pending civil work before crowds gather for Sandhya Arghya. Earlier projects such as the Delhi Yamuna cruise at Sonia Vihar have also highlighted ongoing efforts to develop riverfront facilities across east Delhi. The coordination between municipal corporations and line departments ensures seamless garbage clearance and prompt chemical testing of standing water bodies across all active delhi chhath ghats.
Civic coordination and the 1,482 site breakdown
Managing the extensive festival logistics has required coordination between multiple urban bodies, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the Delhi Development Authority, police units, and local volunteer committees. The administration has created an operational matrix to ensure water testing, medical booths, and fire tenders are stationed at all major congregation centers. Civil defence volunteers have been assigned to assist elderly pilgrims and manage pedestrian traffic near popular delhi chhath ghats during sunrise and sunset hours.
| Ghat category | Total locations | Individual ghats | Primary features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary neighborhood ghats | 914 | 1,372 | Local park pits, clean tanker water, tarpaulin lining |
| Permanent civic ghats | 53 | 81 | Concrete stairs, permanent railings, dedicated drainage |
| Yamuna riverbank ghats | 29 | 29 | Barricaded safety zones, NDRF teams, riverbank lighting |
| Total festival network | 996 | 1,482 | Coordinated by 74 agencies across 155 assigned tasks |
In trans-Yamuna zones such as Sonia Vihar, Wazirabad, and Bhajanpura, voluntary committees are handling community facilities for chhath puja delhi gatherings. Six large clusters in Sonia Vihar alone, stretching from Zero Pushta to Chauhan Patti, accommodate an estimated 2.5 lakh devotees. Volunteer groups have arranged sound systems for Maithili and Bhojpuri folk songs, changing enclosures for women devotees, and mobile medical vans. Specialized teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are stationed along deep river stretches of yamuna chhath ghats with motorized rescue boats and life jackets.
Local committees plan to meet district magistrates on Thursday morning to address any remaining lighting or sanitation bottlenecks across active delhi chhath ghats. Police teams have set up three-tier barricades and round-the-clock watchtowers at major riverside spots to monitor water depth and maintain orderly lines during evening rituals. Public address systems will operate continuously to broadcast safety instructions and manage lost-and-found inquiries across busy prayer zones.
Delhi High Court holiday and festival travel surge
Recognizing the cultural importance of the festival, the judiciary announced an official delhi high court chhath holiday for Monday, 16 November 2026. Under an official notification issued by the registry, all hearings and matters originally scheduled for 16 November have been shifted to Tuesday, 17 November, where they will be taken up alongside existing listings. This shift allows court staff, advocates, and litigants observing the fast to participate fully in the four-day festival without missing scheduled proceedings.
To ensure that the judicial calendar loses no working time due to the festival closure, the High Court and subordinate trial courts will function on Saturday, 21 November 2026 as a regular working day. Advocates and litigants have been advised to track updated digital cause lists on the court portal for their revised courtrooms. Registry counters will remain open on the compensatory Saturday to accept fresh filings and administrative applications, giving legal teams full opportunity to catch up on pending work.
At the same time, passenger movement out of Delhi has surged as lakhs of residents travel to hometowns in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Transport departments reported that Northern Railway operated 31 festival special trains on Wednesday, including 10 from New Delhi station, 8 from Anand Vihar Terminal, 7 from Shakurbasti, and 4 from Hazrat Nizamuddin. Security personnel have set up holding areas outside main concourses to prevent crowding on passenger platforms as travelers prepare for religious observances.
State bus operators, including the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) and the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC), along with private operators, deployed around 12,000 buses from Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale Khan, and Anand Vihar bus terminals, carrying over 3 lakh outbound passengers in a single day. Commuters accessing neighbourhood delhi chhath puja ghats are advised to use metro transit and feeder buses to reach local parks smoothly during peak evening prayer hours.
Frequently asked questions
How many Chhath ghats are set up in Delhi this year?
Delhi has prepared 1,482 Chhath ghats across 996 locations, including 81 permanent structures, 1,372 temporary sites, and 29 along the Yamuna.
Is the Delhi High Court closed for Chhath Puja?
Yes, the Delhi High Court declared a holiday on Monday, 16 November 2026, shifting all matters to 17 November and working on Saturday, 21 November.
Which authorities are managing Delhi Chhath arrangements?
A total of 74 government departments and agencies, led by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department, are overseeing 155 civic tasks.