BIRGUNJ (PARSA), Nov 4: The ponds and river banks in and around Birgunj are being specially decorated for the Chhath festival.
Chhathghats, which are located at more than a dozen places within Birgunj metropolis, have been decorated with banana trees and colorful papers and lights.
Birgunj ponds being beautified for Chhath festival
People gather at the Chhath Ghat near their house to carry out the Chhath Pooja, held by making offerings to the sun.
Ghadiarwa, Ranighat Chhapkaiya, Maidhiya, Nagwa, Solakpur Chorni and Paraswa ponds are very popular sites for Chhath pooja.
Dilip Shah Kanu, chairperson of the Chhath Pooja Management Committee, said that not only locals but also tourists from the bordering Indian cities flock to the Chhathghats to see the dazzling decorations and pooja held at the Ghadiarwa Pond.
This year, the main day of the Chhath festival falls on November 7. The government has announced a public holiday on the occasion.
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