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
Celebrations of Chhath Puja are in full swing across Varanasi, with women meticulously preparing Thekua prasad and devotees gathering at river ghats to offer evening 'arghya' to the setting Sun on the third day of the festivities.
In the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi said, "All of us celebrated Diwali a few days ago, and now a large number of people are busy with Chhath Puja. Thekuas are being made at homes. Ghats are being decorated. The way women devotees prepare for the Chhath is an inspirat
"You make prasadi after your puja, which you give to us. We wait eagerly for your thekuas...We worship sun god everyday. We live close to Ma Ganga and love her. Wish you all a happy and prosperous Chhat puja for your society," Mamata said while attending Chhath Puja at Takhta ghat on Sunday.
From thekua, kasar to rice kheer, several sweets are offered as prasad and strictly vegetarian food which does not contain onions, or garlic is prepared during Chhath Puja.