"May grace of Chhathi Maiya remain upon all": UP CM Yogi Adityanath extends greetings on Chhath Puja

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday extended warm greetings to the people of the nation on the occasion of Chhath Puja, wishing for the blessings of Chhathi Maiya to bring prosperity, happiness, and well-being to all devotees.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said, "May the grace of Chhathi Maiya remain upon all of you. Special good wishes from our side to the mothers and sisters who observe the rigorous fast for their families... Hail Chhathi Maiya!"

रउवा सब पर छठी मइया के कृपा बनल रहे,

परिवार खातिर कठिन व्रत रखे वाली माता आ बहिन लोगन के हमरे तरफ से विशेष मंगलकामना...

जय छठी मइया! pic.twitter.com/gxinOal80z

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 25, 2025

In a recorded video shared on X, he lauded the spirit of the women who observe the traditional Nirjala Vrat (waterless fast) during the festival, dedicated to worshipping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for health, prosperity, and family welfare.
The Chhath Puja, celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal's Terai region, spans four days and involves offering prayers to the setting and rising sun. Devotees throng riverbanks and water bodies to make offerings and seek blessings for their loved ones.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared songs dedicated to Chhathi Maiya, emphasising the spiritual and cultural significance of the Chhath Mahaparv, and extended his greetings to devotees across the country.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Today, on this auspicious occasion, I am sharing with all of you some songs dedicated to Chhathi Maiya (Goddess Chhathi), which will mesmerise everyone who listens to them. My heartfelt wishes to all the devotees across the country, including Bihar. My respects and salutations to all those observing the fast!"
The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, begins today with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay.
This year, the festival will be celebrated from October 25 to 28, with rituals including Nahay-Khay on Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, Kharna on Panchami, Chhath Puja on Sashti, and the concluding Usha Arghya on Saptami. (ANI)