On the auspicious occasion of the Chhath festival, with the objective of providing better facilities to devotees and enabling them to celebrate the festival with joy, devotion and religious fervour, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has undertaken the construction and development of four Chhath Ghats at its Koyal Enclave Scheme at an approximate cost of Rs 1.20 crore.
The initiative aims to provide citizens, particularly families who have migrated to Ghaziabad from Purvanchal, Bihar and other distant regions, with a clean, well-organised and convenient environment to celebrate Chhath in accordance with their faith, traditions and cultural practices.
All the aforementioned development works have been carried out in accordance with the directions received from the State Government and under the instructions of the Vice-Chairman of the Ghaziabad Development Authority. The objective is to provide Chhath devotees and worshippers with a well-organised, safe and convenient place to offer Arghya (prayers to the setting and rising Sun) and perform religious rituals.
All four Chhath Ghats have been developed keeping in mind the requirements of devotees and the sanctity of the festival. The ponds and surrounding areas have been beautified using attractive stonework and stone finishes, giving the premises a clean, well-maintained and aesthetically appealing appearance.
To ensure the convenience of devotees, comprehensive cleanliness arrangements have been made throughout the Ghat premises. Adequate lighting and decorative illumination have also been installed to ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience during early morning and evening prayers. In addition, changing rooms for both women and men, along with temporary toilet facilities, have been arranged for the convenience of visitors.
Considering the possibility of a large gathering of devotees during Chhath, special priority has also been given to security arrangements. CCTV cameras have been installed across the premises to monitor activities and ensure safety. Along with this, other essential public amenities and facilities have also been provided to ensure a safe, comfortable and hassle-free environment for devotees during the religious rituals.
This initiative of the Ghaziabad Development Authority will benefit not only residents of Koyal Enclave but also people living in neighbouring areas and across the city of Ghaziabad.