Ayodhya, Oct. 25 -- The four-day Chhath Mahaparv begins on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, andAyodhya Municipal Commissioner Jayant Kumar said that extensive arrangements have been made to ensure smooth celebrations and pilgrimages in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

Speaking to ANI in Ayodhya on Chhath Puja preparations on Friday, Kumar said, "The ghats are being cleaned for Chhath Puja. Arrangements for toilets are being made. An inspection will be conducted in the evening."

Reacting to preparations for the 14 Kosi Parikrama, he said, "The entire route has been inspected. Arrangements for lights and drinking water will be made on the route. The cleaning of rain shelters will be carried out."

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