Chhath, a four- day festival of folk faith, is dedicated to worship of Sun god and Chhathi Maiya
Modi extends wishes on Chhath Mahaparv: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to people on the occasion of Chhath puja. A four-day festival of folk faith, Chhath is dedicated to worship of Sun god and Chhathi Maiya. Apart from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh major ghats are decorated across stated to mark the festivities.
PM Modi on his official X handle said- ‘Greetings to all the countrymen on the launch of Mahaparva Chhath, a four-day holy festival of faith and worship of the sun. Today is Nahay-Khay. My salutations to all the fasting people. Wishing everyone a blessed Chhathi Maiya.’
The first day of Chhath is observed as ‘Nahay Khay’. It is followed by Kharna, nirjala fast for 36 hours. On Sunday, the devotees will offer the first arghya to the setting sun known as ‘Sandhya Arghya’, followed by ‘Usha Arghya’ to the rising sun on Monday, concluding the Chhath Mahaparv.
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