Women inmates lodged in Tihar Jail on Wednesday celebrated ‘Chhath’ and performed rituals amid special arrangements made by prison authorities for the festival.
Inmates lodged in jail number six — women prison — performed ‘puja’ in the Tihar premises.“Special arrangements were made for the day. The requirements of the devotees were fulfilled by the jail authorities to enable them to perform their rituals in the best way possible,” DIG Delhi Prisons, Mukesh Prasad said.
“Festive celebrations are important to maintain a good environment inside the jail. It also helps inmates to connect with one another and helps drain negativity out,”Prasad said.Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God.