Chandigarh, November 8- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that it is a matter of great joy that the construction of the Ghat, which was discussed two years ago, has been completed at a cost of Rs 4.48 crore. The devotees will get benefit of this Ghat during Chhath Puja and fairs.

The Chief Minister said this during the inauguration of Chhath Puja Ghat and Chhath Dharamshala in Karnal on Monday.

The Chief Minister said that Chhath Puja is also associated with Karnal as on this festival Lord Surya is worshipped. Moreover, it is believed that the son of Lord Surya, Karna had worshipped him for the first time.

On this occasion, the Chhath Parv Seva Samiti Mandal also handed over a demand letter to the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal. In this demand letter the Mandal demanded for a halt for Shaheed Express at Karnal. On this, the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal assured to make efforts to ensure that the Shaheed Express also halts at Karnal.

There was a long standing demand to build a Ghat for Chhath Puja. With the construction of this Ghat, the facility of bathing on the western Yamuna canal will be available on festivals like Chhath festival, Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja etc. The length of this ghat is 2,772 feet.