When one thinks of Delhi, high buildings, roads, traffic noise, and bustling life often come to mind. However, there is a place in this very Delhi where one can momentarily forget the urban environment during the Chhath Puja celebration. Greenery reigns here, with a forest, park, and natural pond nearby. Places for conducting Chhath Puja have been set up near this pond.
The venue is Kaya Maya Park, located in the Tughlakabad area in southeast Delhi. Large-scale events are being prepared for the Chhath Mahaparva celebration, and thousands of devotees and pilgrims are expected to arrive. These people will stand at the edge of the natural pond to offer tributes to the setting and rising sun.
This Chhath Ghat in Tughlakabad is distinguished from others by its natural surroundings. Its main feature is that an artificial pond was not used for the worship; instead, the banks were arranged around the natural pond located in the park. On one side of the pond is a dense green area resembling a forest, and on the other, the park itself, along with the surrounding hills. Because of this, pilgrims have the opportunity to perform Chhath Puja amidst nature.
Chhath Puja is traditionally considered a festival associated with nature, where the sun and water play a special role. Devotees offer tributes to the Sun God while standing in the water. The natural pond and the atmosphere around it give this place a special significance.
Chhath Puja has been held in Kaya Maya Park for many years. Active preparations are also underway this year. The worship areas have been decorated, and special platforms for worshipping Chhathi Maiya have been prepared. All necessary conditions, from decoration to amenities for pilgrims, are being organized. According to organizers, a large number of people visit here every year to participate in the ritual, and thousands of pilgrims are also expected this year.
Pilgrims at the venue note that they enjoy worshipping surrounded by nature. They emphasize that thanks to the surrounding greenery and the natural pond, the atmosphere of Chhath Puja feels completely different. Pilgrims also report that state-level assistance was provided in organizing this event.
Despite the air pollution in Delhi in recent days, the weather was clear during Chhath Puja. Chhath Puja is a four-day major festival that devotees observe with complete faith and according to all rules. During the festival, offerings are first made to the setting sun, and then, the following morning, the fast is concluded by offering tributes to the rising sun. This ceremony will be held on the natural bank in Kaya Maya Park in accordance with this tradition, and it is expected to accommodate thousands of pilgrims. In a metropolis like Delhi, where most people live in constant rush and noise, this Chhath Ghat, created amidst nature, creates a unique atmosphere for the festival. The sight of offerings to the sun amidst the pond's water, greenery, and hills is the most distinctive feature of this event.
