Rajdhanwar Chhath Parv
Rajdhanwar Chhath Parv being Celebrated with Great Joy and Enthusiasm !
Report: Premjeet Kumar Barnwal
Rajdhanwar Chhath Parv
Whenever people talk about the Chhath festival, they think of Rajghat in Dhanwar, Giridih district, Jharkhand. This ghat is famous for its unique decorations. Every year, local merchants and residents come together to decorate it beautifully. These special decorations have set a new standard, not just in Jharkhand but across the country.
People from all over the country, not just Jharkhand, come to Rajghat to see the beautiful decorations and celebrate the Chhath festival. They carry back memories of the joyful scenery and unique atmosphere. Today, the fame of this grand celebration at Rajghat has reached places far and wide, even overseas. This is a matter of pride for the people of this region.
The grand Chhath festival is Historic
The tradition of celebrating the Chhath festival at Rajghat in Dhanwar has been ongoing for nearly three hundred years. Akhileshwar Narayan Dev, a retired teacher from Adarsh College Rajdhanwar and a descendant of the former Maharaja Maheshwari Narayan Dev of Dhanwar, says that this tradition began around 1700 AD.
According to him, it was started by Mod Narayan Dev, who came to Dhanwar from Siur village in Pakribarwan block of Nawada district, Bihar. He initiated the Chhath Puja at this site. At that time, his kingdom spanned a hundred kos (a traditional measure of distance). His successors—Khem Bahadur Narayan Dev, Girivar Narayan Dev, Ranbahadur Narayan Dev, Ishwari Prasad Narayan Dev, and Maheshwari Narayan Dev—continued and upheld this tradition.
Rajdhanwar Chhath Parv
Rajdhanwar Rajghat- The focal point of the grand Chhath festival.
Devotees who perform the Chhath Puja at Rajghat have a deep belief that if they worship Chhathi Maiya with a pure heart and cleanliness, all their wishes will be fulfilled. Residents and social workers from Dhanwar, like Nandlal Sahu, Pankaj Barnwal, Anil Kumar, and many others, say that praying here removes all sorrows, and Chhathi Maiya grants every desire.
In the beginning, very few people came to Rajghat for Chhath Puja. But over time, as more people’s wishes were fulfilled, the number of devotees began to grow. Now, every year, not hundreds but thousands of devotees come here with their hopes and wishes. Social worker Munna Sahu says that as people’s faith grew, the number of devotees visiting Rajghat steadily increased.
Major attractions: “Vande Bharat” and “Glimpse of Lanka’s Victory”
The committee’s president, Jayprakash Gupta, said that this year the decorations for the Chhath festival at Rajghat in Dhanwar will be special. The main entrance is being designed in the style of a Ram Temple, with attractive lighting arrangements.
In the Chaiti Durga Mata complex, various artworks are being displayed, depicting scenes from Ram’s exile to his victory over Lanka. Near the bridge, statues of Durga Mata’s nine forms are being set up, and the bridge itself is decorated to resemble the “Vande Bharat” train, becoming a major attraction for visitors.
The temple of Lord Surya (the Sun God) is also drawing a lot of attention from visitors. Jayprakash Gupta mentioned that this year’s lighting decorations will be completely unique and stunning, unlike previous years. Artisans from Bengal are working hard to make the decorations even more special. Additionally, other artworks will add a festive touch to the atmosphere.
Rajdhanwar Chhath Parv
Well Organized Preparation
To ensure a peaceful and successful Chhath festival, the Puja Committee has divided its tasks into several parts. The committee’s General Secretary, social worker Robin Sahu, shared that each member has been given specific responsibilities, with strong support from local residents. Preparations for Chhath begin as soon as Durga Puja ends.
According to the committee’s Vice President, Suman Verma, young entrepreneur and social worker Anup Santhalia, along with his team, is dedicatedly fulfilling his responsibilities for organizing the grand fair at Rajghat. The administration is also providing good support for the event.
Key members, including Anup Santhalia, Jayprakash Gupta, Robin Sahu, Pankaj Barnwal, Baleshwar Modi, Dayanand Sahu, Sudhir Agarwal, Suman Verma, Ashok Sahu, Munna Sahu, Anmol Kumar, and Rahul Kumar, are all working with great dedication to make this event a success.
Additionally, the Diwan Tola Ghat, located north of Rajghat, is being beautifully decorated. A large peacock and other decorations here are designed to attract devotees and encourage them to stay. Members like Deepak Soni, Sunil Pandit, Mahendra Swarnkar, Shankar Swarnkar, Shambhu Rajak, and Krishna Swarnkar are working hard to make the Diwan Tola Ghat’s decorations grand and eye-catching.
राज धनवार के राजा घाट छठ पर्व के लिए बहुत ही लोक प्रिय है। ओर यहां पर 1770 से छठ होता आ रहा है। ये छठ पर्व पूरे राज्य में फेमस है।