Volunteers of Chhath Mahaparva Aayojan Samiti (CMAS) cleaned the Kharun river and its Mahadev Ghat on Wednesday.
Garbage in large quantity was taken out from the river. The drive was held under the leadership of Chief of CMAS, Rajesh Kumar Singh.
A Bhojpuri Chhath song, sung by renowned Chhattisgarhi folk singer Dilip Shadangi, was released at a simple function there.
Mayor-in-Council (MiC) member of Raipur Municipal Corporation Nagbhushan Rao, Congress spokesperson R.P. Singh, volunteers of the CMAS, Chhattisgarhi folk singer Dilip Shadangi and others participated in the cleanliness drive.
Rajesh Kumar Singh said the four-day Chhath festival will be celebrated with traditional fervour from October 28 to 31.
He said the festival is dedicated to Sun God and his sister Chhathi Maiya to thank them for bestowing bounties of life on earth. He said that in Raipur city, the festival will be celebrated at over 50 places including Mahadev Ghat.
Nahay-Khay will be held on October 28 and Kharna ritual on October 29. ‘Sandhya Arghya’ will be offered on October 30 and Usha Arghya on October 31. A cultural programme will be held at Mahadev Ghat on October 30.