Delhi liquor shops to remain closed on Chhath Puja
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The Delhi government on Friday announced that a "dry day" will be observed in the national capital on November 19 on the occasion of Chhath Puja. "The licensees shall not be entitled to any compensation on account of any changes effected in the above list," stated the order. "All the licensees shall exhibit this order at some conspicuous place of their licensed premises," it added.
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You can check out Delhi government's order here
19th November to be 'Dry Day' in Delhi on the occasion of Chhath Puja: Commissioner of Excise, Government of Delhi issues order pic.twitter.com/5eSrbhaECy
— ANI (@ANI) November 17, 2023
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MCD's 10-point plan for Chhath Puja
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has also formed a 10-point plan in order to ensure the smooth conduct of the four-day-long Chhath festivities, which commence on Friday with the Nahay Khay ritual. The MCD's 10-point plan includes measures like the construction of ghats and the provision of lights and washroom facilities at ghats, among several other facilities.
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Preparations for over 100 artificial ghats underway: Delhi mayor
Speaking to PTI on Thursday, Delhi Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi confirmed that preparations for more than 100 artificial ghats were underway for Chhath Puja. "The Delhi government has been making provisions for artificial ghats for past several years; the MCD wants to provide similar facilities to people from Purvanchal so that they can celebrate Chhath happily," she added.
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Here's Delhi mayor's full comments
VIDEO | "Preparations are underway to prepare over 100 artificial ghats. The Delhi government has been making provisions for artificial ghats for past several years, the MCD wants to provide similar facilities to people from Purvanchal, so that they can celebrate Chhath Puja… pic.twitter.com/5V15rplnRe
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 16, 2023
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All you need to know about Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is considered one of the most important festivals for people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh and is celebrated six days after Diwali. During this four-day festival, devotees continue to fast and offer prayers to the Sun God. Every ritual, from Usha Arghya to Nahay Khay, signifies deep gratitude for bestowed prosperity and blessings.