Railway authorities have put elaborate arrangements in place at the station to manage the rush and ensure passenger safety.
Meanwhile, Jharkhand governor Santosh Gangwar said Chhath Puja was no longer confined to two or three states but had gained recognition across the country. The CM said, “Chhath Mahaparv symbolised gratitude towards nature, the prosperity and well-being of families, and the spirit of public welfare. Earlier, BJP President Nitin Nabin also said, “Chhath Puja is the pride of Bihar and one of the most auspicious occasions in the state’s cultural history.
The tradition of offering Arghya to the rising and setting Sun also conveyed a message of maintaining balance with nature and fostering collective harmony. During this sacred festival, the essence of Bihar’s culture can be seen across the country and around the world. The blessings of Chhathi Maiya give us strength and energy, which inspire us to work throughout the year.”
Meanwhile, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government will dedicate an approximately 11-km-long Chhath Ghat along the Munak Canal to devotees on Thursday. By constructing a grand 11-kilometre-long Chhath Ghat along the canal, it is being dedicated to the service of devotees of Chhathi Maiya.
Chief minister Rekha Gupta said the government had transformed the appearance of the Munak Canal within a year after the area remained neglected for several years. This is not merely the construction of steps, roads and other facilities, but a mark of respect for the faith, traditions and sentiments of lakhs of Purvanchal residents living in Delhi,” she said. BJP national president Nitin Nabin is scheduled to inaugurate the facility in the presence of the chief minister, Union minister of State Harsh Malhotra and Delhi Cabinet ministers. “Munak Canal had been waiting for its transformation for years. The Delhi government has worked to change its appearance in just one year.