New Delhi: The Delhi government has declared a public holiday on November 16 on the occasion of Chhath Mahaparv. Under the decision, all Delhi government offices as well as public sector undertakings (PSUs) will remain closed. This will give people celebrating Chhath time for prayers and family gatherings.
The government’s decision will bring relief to employees working in the capital who are preparing to go to their homes or puja sites for Chhath Puja. Regular work in government offices and related institutions will remain suspended on the day. However, the usual holiday rule will not apply to the functioning of departments linked to essential services and emergency arrangements.
Chhath Mahaparv holds special religious and cultural significance for people from north India, especially Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. A large number of families from Purvanchal and Bihar also celebrate the festival in Delhi. During the four-day festival, devotees offer arghya to the setting and rising sun and pray for the happiness, prosperity and health of their families.
The announcement of a government holiday is expected to help people engaged in preparations for the festival. Detailed administrative instructions related to the holiday will be issued by the concerned departments and institutions.
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