Chhath Puja 2026: Delhi's Longest Chhath Ghat To be Inaugurated on November 12; Check All Details

Delhi is preparing to welcome Chhath Puja with a major infrastructure development, as the Rekha Gupta-led government is building an 11-km-long ghat along the Munak Canal. The facility, which is going to be Delhi's longest Chhath ghat, will be inaugurated by BJP national president Nitin Nabin on November 12, ahead of the four-day festival.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the inauguration on Monday, November 9, after chairing a high-level review meeting with Chhath Puja committees and officials from the departments concerned at Janseva Sadan. The meeting reviewed preparations for the festival and arrangements being made at ghats across the national capital.

The new ghat stretches along the Munak Canal from the Outer Ring Road to Inderlok. The inauguration ceremony will take place near Singalpur village.

Delhi's 11-Km Chhath Ghat: Location and Facilities

The 11-km stretch along the Munak Canal is being developed to provide devotees with more convenient access to Chhath Puja celebrations. According to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office, the facility will have steps on both sides of the canal and a concrete road to make access easier for devotees.

The ghat is expected to serve people from several adjoining Assembly constituencies, allowing them to perform Chhath rituals at a dedicated location without facing difficulties in accessing other crowded ghats.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the Munak Canal had remained buried under garbage for 27 years and claimed that the BJP government transformed the stretch in less than a year before dedicating it to devotees of Chhathi Maiya.

Chhath Puja 2026: Delhi Preparing More Than 1,400 Ghats

Chhath Puja will be celebrated in Delhi from November 13 to November 16th. The city is preparing more than 1,400 ghats this year, compared with 1,326 ghats in 2025.

During the review meeting, Gupta directed officials to complete essential preparations at the ghats well in advance. She instructed departments to finish major arrangements at least two days before the festival, leaving only activities such as filling the ghats with water, installing tents and final cleaning for the last stage.

With large crowds expected on November 15 and 16, officials have been asked to ensure round-the-clock cleaning, adequate lighting, covered tents and uninterrupted access to the ghats.

District administrations and relevant agencies have also been directed to inspect the sites regularly and address shortcomings without delay. Special attention has been given to approach roads, with officials asked to ensure there are no dark spots along routes used by devotees.