Bihar Celebrates Chhath Festival with Enthusiasm and Tradition
The Chhath festival kicks off in Patna with rituals, blessings from leaders, and community support for devotees.
Patna, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : The Chhath festival, a significant occasion of public faith, officially commenced in Patna on November 13, marked by the traditional Nahay-Khay ritual. Devotees are showing immense enthusiasm as they engage in this four-day observance.
In Patna, BJP National President Nitin Nawin took part in the festivities with his family, bathing in the Ganges and performing prayers. Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, and MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia extended their greetings for the festival.
Minister Ram Kripal Yadav highlighted the importance of the festival, stating, “The grand festival of public faith has begun with Nahay-Khay. For years, a commendable initiative has been undertaken by our younger brother and prominent leader of the Vaishya community, Ajay Gupta, who distributes sookh and fruits among the devotees.”
He added, “National President Nitin Nawin and State President Sanjay Sarawagi participated in this event, distributing sookh and fruits to hundreds of devotees. I wish all devotees heartfelt greetings for Chhath. May Chhath Maiya and Lord Surya bless everyone with happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being.”
MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia also conveyed his wishes, stating, “Warm greetings and best wishes to the people of Bihar and Nepal on this grand festival. Chhath symbolizes our respect and connection with nature. The world draws energy from the rays of God. This is a great tradition of Bihar, where offerings are made to the setting sun and worship is conducted for the rising sun.”
He emphasized, “This festival teaches us to honor nature, cleanliness, purity, and social harmony. The government has made extensive arrangements at ghats, ponds, and various worship sites for the convenience of devotees. The preparations made everywhere are commendable and remarkable. Kudos to the government and administration for their efforts.”
BJP leader and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad remarked, “Today, the collective gifting of sookh and worship materials to Chhath devotees is a beautiful and proud tradition of Bihar. I have previously participated in this event, which is a commendable initiative. I respectfully salute all Chhath devotees and extend my best wishes for the festival. May Lord Surya and Chhath Maiya bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being to everyone. May Chhath Maiya fulfill all wishes.”
