Deoghar Mayor Reviews Chhath Preparations at Three Ghats, Directs Officials to Ensure Cleanliness and Safety

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Deoghar: Deoghar Mayor Ravi Kumar Raut inspected three major Chhath ghats in the municipal area on Saturday to assess preparations for the upcoming festival and ensure that devotees face no inconvenience.

The mayor visited Chhattisai pond in Ward 24, Mahadevatari pond in Ward 28 and Kunda pond in Ward 36. During the inspection, he reviewed the ongoing cleaning work and assessed water levels, barricading, approach roads, lighting and other safety arrangements.

Raut directed municipal officials and members of the respective puja committees to complete all preparations within the stipulated time. He emphasised that clean water, accessible pathways and adequate lighting must be ensured at every ghat.

He said the safety and convenience of devotees, particularly Chhath vratis, remained the top priority of the municipal corporation. All necessary arrangements should be in place so that devotees can offer prayers without facing difficulties.

Former councillor Dinesh Yadav and members of the Chhattisai Puja Committee were present during the inspection. Representatives of the Mahadevatari and Kunda Chhath Puja committees also accompanied the mayor.

Raut appealed to residents and puja committees to maintain cleanliness at the ghats and extend their cooperation to the municipal administration for the smooth and orderly conduct of the festival.