Noida ready with artificial ponds to celebrate Chhath Puja

Noida | Sunday | 11th November, 2018

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Noida: Chhath puja will be held for four days from Sunday in several sectors like 71, 93, 31, Noida Stadium in Sector 21A, Gaur City and other places in Noida. “While MP Mahesh Sharma will be the chief guest at the festival, BJP Delhi state president Manoj Tiwari will preside over the festivities,” said Alok Vats, president, Pravasi Mahasangh.The Shri Chhath Puja Samiti at Gate No. While the biggest artificial pond is being dug up at Shri Sahyog Chhat Puja Samiti in Sector 71, water for the pond will be sourced from Noida Authority.“We expect nearly 5,000 devotees daily with over 10,000 turning up on the final day of the puja. We have asked CEO Alok Tandon for facilities like electricity, sanitation and security for the duration of the puja,” said Munna Kumar Sharma of the samiti.Pravasi Mahasangh is organising its 9th Chhath puja at Noida stadium in Sector 21A where MP Mahesh Sharma, MLA Pankaj Singh, DM BN Singh and more are expected to join in the festivities. along with Hindon and Yamuna banks as well..