The source offers a brick-and-tarpaulin method and an inflatable-pool method. It mentions clean water, a sugarcane canopy and floral decoration. Because it supplies no structural assessment, the page prominently separates those descriptions from a site-specific design and does not treat a terrace or balcony as automatically suitable.
Building a DIY Chhath Ghat
If you cannot access a river, creating a clean, temporary ghat at home or in your society park is a practical and pure alternative.
Method 1: The Brick and Tarpaulin Pit (For Yards/Parks)
- Dig a shallow rectangular pit (about 1-2 feet deep) or build a perimeter using cinder blocks.
- Line the pit with a thick, brand-new, heavy-duty waterproof tarpaulin sheet.
- Fill the pool with clean municipal water. Add a few drops of Gangajal.
- Construct the sugarcane canopy (Mandap) over the water and line the edges with clay diyas.
Method 2: The Inflatable Pool (For Terraces/Balconies)
Purchase a large, sturdy inflatable family pool. Ensure the terrace can handle the weight of the water. Set it up in a corner facing east/west, fill it with a hose, and decorate the perimeter with flowers and rangoli.
About this edition: Adapted from the supplied Wave 3 article. Original article wording is retained; labeled editorial notes are separate. The page does not add unverified event dates, venues or ritual timings.