Nagpur News: People in large numbers congregated on the lake side of Ambazari for evening ‘arghya’ (offering) to the Sun God on the occasion of Chhath, which is being celebrated here amidst tight security.

The offering is traditionally made before the sunset and many families were seen giving their ‘arghya’ in ponds at their localities.

Gold Rate

Mar 2nd, 2026 - Time 11.45Hrs

Gold 24 KT ₹ 1,67,000/-

Gold 22 KT ₹ 1,55,300/-

Silver/Kg ₹ 2,87,200 /-

Platinum ₹ 90,000/-

Recommended rate for Nagpur sarafa Making charges minimum 13% and above

chaat3

Various puja committees, most of them having political links, made elaborate arrangements like changing room for women and temporary toilets, putting up tents for devotees wanting to stay overnight, along with provision for food.

Municipal corporations had deployed a large number of people to spruce up the ghat

chaat2