Chhath ghats spruced up in Begusarai

BEGUSARAI: The process to ready various ghats along different rivers like the Ganga, Gandak, Balan and Baiti in the district was on even on Tuesday for the Chhath festival. The devotees will offer ‘arghya’ to the setting sun on Wednesday.
The district administration has made elaborate lighting and safety arrangements at Simaria Dham Ghat for the convenience of devotees.Barricades have been put up inside the rivers for the safety of devotees. Divers have also been deputed. Also, police personnel have been deputed at the ghats to maintain law and order.
In the town area, ponds were being spruced up on Tuesday. However, the centre of attraction remained the pond at Bishnupur Chaturbhuj Asthan at Ratanpur for its impeccable cleanliness and tastefully decorated stairs.
Bari Pokhar at the heart of the town also wore a clean look with proper sanitation after DM Arvind Kumar Verma personally visited it a few days ago.
The festival will not be celebrated at Sarvodaya Nagar Pokhar this year as the local administration has identified it as dangerous. More than 12 traditional ghats in the district have been identified as dangerous.