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New Delhi: Chhath Puja 2025 is a deeply sacred festival traditionally celebrated on riverbanks and ponds. However, for many urban devotees, access to natural water bodies is limited or unavailable. This challenge has led to creative, practical solutions allowing everyone to participate fully in the rituals. Making a simple pond at home is an excellent way to preserve tradition and show devotion, even within city confines.
Whether you live in a small apartment with a balcony or a townhouse with a garden, building a mini pond is easier than you think. It creates a sacred space for your Chhath rituals and honors Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya meaningfully without the hassle of travelling to distant ghats. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up your own pond at home in a realistic, convenient way.
Method 1: Portable swimming pools and big utensils
Materials: Inflatable or portable pool, large steel basin or plastic tubs, clean water, decorations (banana leaves, flowers, diyas).
Steps:
1. Choose a flat, sunny spot on your balcony or terrace.
2. Inflate the portable swimming pool or place a large steel basin/plastic tub.
3.. Wash and clean the pool or basin thoroughly before use.
4. Fill the pool/basin with fresh drinking water a few hours before the puja.
5. Lay banana leaves or natural cloth at the bottom for authenticity (optional).
6. Decorate edges with flowers, diyas, and sugarcane to create a festive look.
7. Use this pond for offering arghya to the Sun God during Chhath rituals.
Method 2: Building a brick and cement pond
Materials: Bricks, cement, sand, waterproofing material or plastic liner, trowel, water.
Steps:
1. Select a flat area with good sunlight, preferably in your garden or backyard.
2. Clean the area and mark the pond’s desired shape (round or square).
3. Make a shallow pit (approx. 12-18 inches deep).
4. Lay bricks to outline the base and build walls, using cement mortar for binding.
5. Ensure the walls are sturdy and of uniform height to hold water effectively.
6. Apply waterproofing compound inside or line with plastic to prevent leakage.
7. Let the setup dry and cure for at least 24-48 hours.
8. Fill the pond with clean water before the puja rituals.
9. Decorate with flowers, leaves, and diyas around the pond rim for auspicious ambience.
10. Use this pond year after year as your personal sacred space for Chhath Puja.
Constructing your own pond for Chhath Puja rituals where direct river access is impossible is simple with these two accessible methods. Whether using a portable pool or building a classic brick and cement pond, you cultivate a devoted spiritual environment right at home. This DIY pond not only honours tradition but transforms your space into a sacred spot infused with faith and festivity this year.
