Ambala Cantonment is set to have a dedicated permanent facility for Chhath Puja, with Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij inspecting the ongoing construction of a Chhath Ghat on one acre of land at Chandpura, near the Tangri River bridge.
During the inspection, Vij said Chhath Puja holds special religious and cultural significance, with devotees gathering in large numbers to worship Chhathi Maiya. The festival is celebrated with deep devotion in Ambala Cantonment and surrounding areas, where people traditionally assemble at water bodies to offer prayers.
He pointed out that the absence of a permanent ghat had previously forced devotees to make temporary arrangements by filling an open plot with water for the rituals. The new facility is intended to provide a dedicated and more convenient place for the celebrations.
Vij said the ghat was being developed over approximately one acre and would eventually be equipped with essential public amenities, including toilets, changing rooms, electricity and other facilities. He added that the remaining construction work would be taken up after the Chhath Puja celebrations.
The minister also reviewed preparations for the festival with officials from the departments concerned and issued directions to ensure that devotees do not face inconvenience. He asked them to make adequate arrangements for lighting, water supply and other necessary facilities at the site.
Emphasising the importance of water availability for the rituals, Vij directed officials to ensure that sufficient water was arranged to fill the ghat before the celebrations. He also instructed them to install a signboard displaying the name of the facility as the Chhath Ghat.
The proposed permanent ghat is expected to address a long-standing requirement of devotees in Ambala Cantonment by replacing temporary arrangements with a dedicated space for observing the festival.
