These five ghats in Delhi are famous for Chhath Puja
Chhath Mahaparva is one of India's largest and holiest festivals. Chhath Puja is celebrated with great devotion in Bihar, Jharkhand, and North India. However, now the festival is being celebrated in many parts of the country, including the Indian capital, Delhi. During Chhath Puja in Delhi, the atmosphere of the capital is completely filled with devotion and faith.
The rows of lamps lit on the ghats during the evening and morning offerings of Arghya are a sight to behold. There are five famous ghats in Delhi where a unique view of Chhath Puja can be seen.
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If you're in Delhi this year and want to witness the enchanting spectacle of Chhath Puja, there are some ghats in the capital where the festival is celebrated in a grand and traditional manner. In this article, let's take you through some of these ghats in Delhi-NCR.
Yamuna Ghat IT
Delhi's Yamuna Ghat is the most revered and traditional site for Chhath Puja. Every year, thousands of devotees visit this ghat to offer prayers to the setting and rising sun. The view is truly spectacular. To reach this ghat, take the ITO metro station. You can also reach there on foot or by rickshaw, but the crowds are quite large. So, be careful.
Kudesia Ghat, Kashmiri Gate
Kudesia Ghat…located near Kashmiri Gate, is a ghat where the Chhath festival is celebrated in a grand manner. Thousands of devotees come here to offer prayers to the sun every morning and evening. The beauty of this ghat is truly remarkable when the sunlight shines on the Yamuna waters. You can also celebrate the grand festival of Chhath at Kudeshiya Ghat this time. The nearest metro station is Kashmiri Gate. You can reach there on foot or by auto.
Wazirabad Bridge Ghat
Wazirabad Bridge Ghat offers a scenic view. The view is so amazing that you won't be able to resist taking pictures. Long queues of devotees waiting to offer prayers to the Sun God can be seen here. The nearest metro station to this ghat is GTB Nagar. After getting off here, you can take an auto or bus to Wazirabad Bridge and from there, you can reach the ghat on foot.
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Kalindi Kunj Ghat
Kalindi Kunj Ghat is located near the Yamuna River. Thousands of people come here to celebrate Chhath. The road is so crowded that you need to be cautious. However, the sight of standing in the Yamuna River and offering prayers to the Sun God is quite amazing. The nearest metro station is Kalindi Kunj, from where you can reach the ghat on foot.
Noida Stadium Ghat
The Noida Stadium Ghat is located in Sector 21A. This ghat offers a spectacular view of Chhath. Most importantly, special arrangements are made for devotees during the puja. A beautiful setup is created for offering Surya Arghya.
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