Chhath observers feel overlooked by Kathmandu

The closure of Ranipokhari pond for Chhath puja, and the single-day holiday leave many Chhath devotees feeling unhappy.

Over the past few days, Ibrahim Nadaf, a health officer from Ekdara Municipality in Mahottari, has been busy cleaning ponds and building ‘ghats’ in preparation for Chhath Puja, a four-day Hindu festival that began Tuesday. Though a Muslim, his zeal for Chhath Puja is unwavering.