Saralnama7,000 lamps illuminated Patipul Ghat in Patna for a grand Ganga Aarti and Deepotsav on the eve of Chhath Puja. Divisional Commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar lit the first lamp, urging citizens to keep their surroundings clean year-round. He also appealed for enthusiastic participation in elections. The ghat was adorned with colorful rangoli and a chain of lamps. Chants of 'Har Gange' and 'Jai Maa Gange' filled the air. A special team from Varanasi conducted the aarti with Vedic chants and conch sounds. Patna Municipal Corporation made seating arrangements for devotees who gathered in large numbers to witness the spiritual event. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 02:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 7,000 lamps illuminated Patipul Ghat in Patna for a grand Ganga Aarti and Deepotsav on the eve of Chhath Puja
- Divisional Commissioner Animesh Kumar Parashar lit the first lamp, urging citizens to keep their surroundings clean year-round
- He also appealed for enthusiastic participation in elections