Nepal on Thursday observed the third day of Chhath, the festival of benediction to lord "Surya" making offerings to the setting sun on the embankments of Narayani River.
Chhath Puja is celebrated widely across the country, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees in these states, as well as in Delhi, began the rituals early Tuesday morning at the Yamuna and Ganga ghats.
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while participating in the Chhath Mahaparva Puja festival in Ahmedabad on Thursday, said that the traditional festivals of various states realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of "Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat".
Devotees in Delhi's Geeta Colony staged a protest as the artificial ghats made by Aam Aadmi Pary government for Chhath Puja rituals remained dry on Thursday.
On the occasion of Chhath Puja, RJD supremo Lalu Yadav spoke to ANI and extended his wishes for the festival. He highlighted that Chhath is dedicated to the Sun God and holds great significance, with lakhs of people celebrating on the banks of the Ganga ghat.
Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Chhath Puja saying that Delhi government build ghats in all part of the capital so Purvanchali brothers and sisters never feel they are away from their homes.