The city comes alive with colorful decorations and spiritual energy during Patna’s Chhath celebration, which is a really amazing sight, particularly near the Ganga Ghats. The third day of this four-day celebration, which honors Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God, is Thursday.

As hundreds of devotees assemble to give Arghya (prayers) to the setting sun, a crucial Chhath rite, the evening prayers will be a main feature.

The most popular locations for the rites are the Ganga Ghats in Patna, including Collectorate Ghat, Bans Ghat, JP Setu Eastern Ghat, Digha Ghat, Pahalwan Ghat, Anta Ghat, Dujra Ghat, Mahendru Ghat, and Gai Ghat.

These Ghats attract sizable numbers of devotees and tourists each year; this year alone, an estimated 12 to 15 lakh people are anticipated.

In light of last year’s huge attendance, the district government has intensified preparations to guarantee security and control the large inflow.

With luminaries like Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, and BJP National President JP Nadda anticipated to watch the activities from steamers traveling from Danapur to Patna City on the Ganga River, this evening’s event is much more significant.

Around 60 ponds and parks in Patna have been exquisitely decked and prepared for Chhath rites, in addition to the 108 Ghats along the Ganga.

This celebration highlights the spiritual and cultural significance of Chhath in Bihar by uniting families and communities in awe of the natural world, with a particular emphasis on appreciation for the water and sunshine that support life.

In order to guarantee the safety and seamless experience of the many devotees assembling at the Ganga Ghats for the Chhath Mahaparv festivities in Patna, substantial security and logistical preparations have been undertaken.

To supervise security, high-ranking police have been sent in, ranging from the Superintendent of Police (SP) to the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).

In particular, there are 20 senior officers based in Patna, along with three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) companies at key areas and 35 Bihar Special Security Police Force companies.

For the occasion, 1,275 police sub-inspectors who are now undergoing training at the Bihar Police Academy have also been temporarily assigned to their districts.

To support security measures, 2,450 trainee constables from the Police Training College (PTC) have also been sent to several districts, including Patna.

The Nitish government’s actions demonstrate their dedication to maintaining cleanliness and security in order to provide a secure and spiritually satisfying experience, not just in Patna but also in other areas of the state where Chhath attracts sizable crowds.

The local government has released an alert with crucial rules for devotees, demanding extra care for the elderly and youngsters in order to protect public safety.

To avoid any problems in the event that youngsters get separated in a crowd, parents are encouraged to put identifying information (such as name, address, and cellphone number) in their children’s pockets.

The public is also urged to report any abandoned or suspicious objects right away, and the use of firecrackers is forbidden.

After seeing the Ganga Ghats, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has given instructions and is personally overseeing the preparations.

Divers are positioned to keep an eye on the security of worshipers standing in the water throughout the ceremonies in order to better safeguard the river region.

To ensure calm and reverent Chhath Mahaparva for everyone, magistrates and security guards are positioned at all significant sites to uphold law and order and handle any possible crises.