Chief Minister enjoys musical fountain and cultural performances depicting the divine leela of Goddess Yamuna and Lord Krishna, along with Cabinet Ministers
Yamuna River Safari gives tourism a new identity, offering an electric cruise, musical fountain, floating jetty, food court and children’s play area along a 4-km route
Government committed to making the Yamuna a new hub of Delhi’s cultural and tourism activities: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, November 2026 : Delhi witnessed a beautiful blend of faith, devotion and festivity on Friday, the first day of the Chhath festival. Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta attended a grand light and sound show at the Namo Yamuna River Safari complex in Sonia Vihar. The show opened with a captivating depiction of the mythological story of the birth of Goddess Yamuna and her brother Yama. It beautifully portrayed the divine story of Goddess Yamuna’s descent from Golok to Earth. This was followed by a spectacular presentation of the divine leela of Goddess Yamuna and Lord Krishna, brought to life through a grand combination of music, lights and a musical fountain.
The spectacular show, centred on faith and devotion, offered the audience a spiritual experience and added to the festive spirit of Chhath. The Chief Minister enjoyed the musical fountain and light and sound show along with Cabinet Ministers and other distinguished guests. Held at the beginning of the Chhath festival, the event provided a special platform to Delhi’s cultural and religious traditions. Union Minister of State Shri Harsh Malhotra, Delhi Cabinet Ministers Sardar Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Shri Kapil Mishra and Shri Ravindra Indraj, Member of Parliament Shri Manoj Tiwari, MLAs and other distinguished guests were present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that enjoying the grand light and sound show based on the leela of Lord Krishna on the banks of the Yamuna at Sonia Vihar, at the beginning of the auspicious Chhath festival, was a special experience for everyone. Through the Namo Yamuna River Safari, Delhi residents will get new opportunities to connect with the Yamuna, explore its cultural heritage and enjoy time with their families. The government’s endeavour is to make the Yamuna not just a centre of faith, but also a new identity for Delhi’s tourism and cultural activities.
Appealing to the Opposition not to politicise the issue, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that Chhath is a festival of faith and unity. On such an auspicious occasion, everyone should set aside political differences and celebrate the festival together. The festival conveys a message of bringing society together and strengthening mutual harmony. She said that the government is committed to the conservation and cleanliness of the Yamuna, the development of its banks and providing world-class facilities to the people of Delhi. On the occasion of Chhath, she wished that the blessings of Chhathi Maiya remain with all Delhi residents and that Delhi continues to reach new heights of development, prosperity and happiness.
Namo Yamuna River Cruise Service: A Special Attraction
On November 10, Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Namo Yamuna River Cruise Service on an approximately 4-km waterway from Sonia Vihar to Jagatpur. The electric cruise, with a capacity of 30 passengers, will offer tourists an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Yamuna. To expand the service, the government plans to introduce another cruise by February-March 2027. Facilities such as a floating jetty, ticket counter, waiting lounge, food court, parking, children’s play area and musical fountain have also been developed at the River Safari complex in Sonia Vihar. Necessary arrangements, including a charging station for the electric cruise, have also been made. The Chief Minister said that this service would further enrich Delhi’s identity.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Delhi Government aims to reconnect the Yamuna with the city’s tourism, cultural and social life through initiatives such as the Namo Yamuna River Safari and the light and sound show. The river cruise will allow people to experience the natural surroundings of the Yamuna, while the musical fountain and cultural performances will make the venue a new attraction. This will boost local tourism and provide Delhi residents with new opportunities for recreation and spending time with their families.
