The West Bengal government will not allow Chhath Puja devotees to perform rituals inside Rabindra Sarobar and Subhas Sarobar lakes unless it receives a green signal from the National Green Tribunal. The state is currently awaiting the regulatory approval before permitting the observance of the ceremony at these two water bodies in Kolkata. Without the NGT's nod, devotees will be barred from conducting the rituals at the specified locations.
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West Bengal Government Awaits NGT Clearance for Chhath Puja at City Lakes
The West Bengal government will not permit Chhath Puja rituals at Rabindra Sarobar and Subhas Sarobar without National Green Tribunal approval. Authorities are awaiting the green signal before allowing devotees to observe the ceremony at these city lakes.
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West Bengal Government Awaits NGT Clearance for Chhath Puja at City LakesPhoto via Times of India — Kolkata
