Devotees Celebrate Chhath Puja with Traditional Offerings in Bihar
On the third day of Chhath Puja, devotees in Bihar offered prayers to the setting sun, seeking prosperity and well-being for their families.
Patna, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : The third day of the Chhath festival in Bihar, celebrated on November 15, showcased a remarkable display of devotion and faith. Devotees performed rituals with great reverence, offering evening prayers to the setting sun as part of this four-day celebration.
Across Patna and various regions of the state, large crowds gathered at the banks of the Ganges and other water bodies. Standing in the water, devotees offered prayers to the Sun God and worshipped Chhathi Maiya, seeking blessings for their families’ prosperity and happiness.
From the afternoon, the ghats in Patna began to fill with Chhath devotees and worshippers. As evening approached, the banks overflowed with people expressing their faith. The atmosphere was vibrant with traditional Chhath songs and devotional chants. Devotees arranged fruits, traditional sweets, and other offerings in baskets to present to the Sun God. The flickering lights of lamps and the melodies of Chhath songs enhanced the festive ambiance.
Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inspected the Chhath ghats, traveling by boat from Nasiriganj ghat to Gay ghat. He greeted the devotees and assessed the large turnout and the festive spirit. Accompanying him were Minister Ramkripal Yadav, MLA Shyam Rajak, and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who also observed the celebrations.
The administration had implemented stringent security measures for the festival. Police forces and administrative officials were deployed to ensure the safety and convenience of the devotees. The authorities monitored crowd management, traffic arrangements, and other essential services.
The four-day Chhath festival began on November 13 with the Nahay-Khay ritual. On November 14, devotees observed the Kharnaprasad, marking the start of a 36-hour waterless fast. The evening prayers on Sunday coincided with the sixth day of the Kartik Shukla month. The second offering to the rising sun will take place on Monday morning, marking the end of the festival.
Chhath Puja holds significant importance as devotees worship the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, expressing hopes for the prosperity, health, and happiness of their families and communities.
