West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday attended the 'Sandhya Puja' as part of the Chhath Puja celebrations at Kolkata's Doi Ghat and said that all arrangements have been made for the ongoing four-day festival.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the third day of the Chhath Puja performed Sandhya Puja, where he could be seen offering Arghya (water) to Lord Surya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Chhath Puja and wished for everyone's happiness, prosperity and good fortune.
"I extend my greeting to all the people of the state and the country on the auspicious occasion of the festival of Chhath Puja. Women performed this four-day puja for a longer life of their husbands, should not face any problems and their families be filled with happiness, prosperity and joy
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday extended warm wishes for Chhath Puja, expressing his hope that the festival brings new energy and strength to everyone's lives.
Expressing grief over the demise of legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha, Bihar MP and daughter of Ashok Chaudhary, Shambhavi Chaudhary said that Chhath is incomplete without her.
The bench led by Chief Justice of Delhi, emphasized that allowing people to perform the puja in the river could lead to health issues, referring to a recent case where an individual fell ill after taking a dip in the polluted water and was hospitalized.
The mortal remains of the legendary folk singer Sharda Sinha on Wednesday early morning reached the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport as her last rites will be performed in Patna.