Around 40 Vratis (devotees) observed the sacred fast and performed Sandhya Arghya (evening offering), while over 700 members of the community gathered to witness and take part in the rituals. The park was filled with devotion as families sang traditional songs, lit diyas, and offered Thek
Nepal concluded the four-day Chhath festival with offerings to the rising sun. Thousands of devotees gathered at rivers and ponds, especially in Birgunj, to pray for family well-being, prosperity, and longevity. The festival honours the Sun God, symbolising truth, devotion, and gratitude.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday participated in Chhath Puja rituals and offered 'Usha Arghya' to the rising sun on the last day of the festival at his residence in Patna.
In a post on the social media platform X, Pradhan described Chhath Puja as a festival that exemplifies sun worship and reflects the faith of the people, highlighting that it is a symbol of the depth of Indian culture, a penance honouring maternal power, and a gesture of gratitude towards
Paswan performed the Chhath Puja rituals at his residence in Patna, observing the sacred customs and offering prayers to the Sun God along with his family.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday participated in the concluding rituals of Chhath Puja at the Hathi Ghat near ITO in the national capital, offering the 'Usha Arghya' to the rising Sun and performing traditional prayers.
"There is rigorous practice, rigorous rituals, and the faith and belief of the people is so strong that whatever they pray to Chhath Maa, it fulfils," UP Deputy CM Maurya told ANI.
Today marks the third day of the Chhath Mahaparv, with devotees across the country offering the traditional evening Arghya to the setting Sun as part of the ongoing four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his wishes on the occasion of Chhath Puja festivity. He said that the festival is a symbol of India's unity, spiritual upliftment and ancient heritage.
Celebrations of Chhath Puja are in full swing across Bihar, and on this occasion, actress Akshara Singh's family offered sandhya 'arghya' on the 3rd day of the festivity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, wishing happiness, prosperity and success to people across the country.