Patna, October 27: The Patna district administration on Saturday launched a mobile app 'Chhath Puja Patna' to share information regarding the occasion. After downloading the app, locals can search for the events organised in the state capital to celebrate the festival in a grand manner. People can also navigate the ghats where they can perform traditional rituals.

On Friday, Union Minister Ravishankar Prasad had taken stock of preparations for Chhath Puja in Patna and inspected several ghats of the Ganges in the town. Chhath Puja Vrat Katha and Legends: Know the Story Behind Chhath Parv and Its Link With Mahabharata.

During his visit to the ghats, Prasad had instructed the administration to make proper arrangements including cleanliness and security arrangements for the puja. The minister had instructed the officials to ensure safety for the women who would be performing puja at the ghats of Ganges as part of Chhath celebrations.

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)