19th century pond fills in for risky Gandak KHWAJA JAMAL IN MUZAFFARPUR Devotees observe Chhath ...

The district administration’s directive to ban Chhath rituals at the Budhi Gandak has not dampened the spirits of devotees in Muzaffarpur. The Sahu Pokhar pond in the heart of town here has been a much-preferred spot for devotees to offer arghya to the Sun God for four decades now. And, undoubtedly, it would again step in and save the festival. Arghya is offered to the setting sun on the first day and...