Chandigarh, November 15:- Making Chhath Mahaparv more accessible, convenient and inclusive for the Purvanchal community, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh organised Swachh Chhath Puja celebrations at 27 locations across the city, with comprehensive arrangements for devotees and their families. The three major celebrations were held at Khudda Lahora, near Shri Ram Sharnam Ashram; Green Belt, Indira Colony, Manimajra; and Sunder Nagar, Mauli Jagran Part-II.

Mayor Sh. Saurabh Joshi attended the celebrations at Khudda Lahora as the Chief Guest and extended his heartfelt greetings to devotees on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Mahaparv.

Addressing the gathering, he said that the Municipal Corporation had taken a special initiative this year to celebrate the festival on a larger scale across Chandigarh, with a budget provision of ₹50 lakh. The decision was aimed at bringing essential facilities closer to residents, particularly benefiting elderly devotees and women observing the rigorous rituals, while also reducing the heavy rush at New Lake, Sector 42.

The Mayor said that Chhath Mahaparv is a symbol of faith, devotion, nature worship and social harmony. Providing devotees with convenient and dignified arrangements near their homes reflects the Corporation's commitment to respecting cultural traditions and ensuring citizen-centric civic services.

Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS attended the celebrations at Sunder Nagar, Mauli Jagran Part-II.

Addressing the devotees, the Commissioner highlighted the spiritual and cultural significance of Chhath Puja and said that the Corporation had undertaken celebrations on a citywide scale to ensure that devotees could observe the festival with ease, comfort and dignity. He appreciated the collective participation of residents and community organisations in making the celebrations successful.

Deputy Mayor and area Councillor Smt. Suman Sharma also participated in the celebrations at Indira Colony, Manimajra, and extended her warm wishes to the devotees, appreciating the efforts made by the Municipal Corporation to facilitate the Purvanchal community.

To make the celebrations more vibrant and culturally enriching, the Municipal Corporation organised special cultural programmes at all three major venues, featuring prominent Bhojpuri artists from Bihar. The performances added traditional flavour and festive enthusiasm to the celebrations.

This year, the Corporation also adopted the concept of Zero-Waste and Swachh Chhath Puja, in accordance with the guidelines of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative focused on maintaining cleanliness, responsible waste management and ensuring environmentally conscious celebrations.

Through this initiative, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating the city's cultural diversity, strengthening community participation and ensuring that every citizen can celebrate important festivals with convenience, dignity and a sense of belonging.