Tamannaah Bhatia Celebrates Chhath Puja in Mumbai, Expresses Gratitude for the Festival
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia shares her joy celebrating Chhath Puja in Mumbai and expresses gratitude for the festivals significance.
Mumbai, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Actress Tamannaah Bhatia, recently seen in “The Weaving: Force of the Forest,” expressed her gratitude for the Chhath Puja celebrations in Mumbai. During the festivities, she participated in the song “Chhathi Maiya,” showcasing the significance of this ancient Hindu festival.
Speaking to the media on Sunday, Tamannaah shared her happiness about celebrating Chhath Puja with many people in her city. “I feel very fortunate to celebrate Chhath Puja in Mumbai with so many others. The love I have received is overwhelming. The importance of this grand festival will always stay with me,” she said.
Tamannaah further expressed her gratitude, stating, “I consider myself very lucky to have had the opportunity to perform the song ‘Chhathi Maiya’ for this festival. Directed by Deepak Ji Arnab, the film was made with great reverence, and the song beautifully reflects that. With all the love we are receiving, we can only give love back in return.”
She reminisced about her visit to Patna for promotional activities, where she participated in the Ganga Aarti. “I wished I could witness Chhath Puja in Patna, but I thought I might not make it. However, I was invited to celebrate here in Mumbai,” she added.
Chhath Puja is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, believed to protect children and bring prosperity. The festival spans four days and is primarily celebrated in regions like Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal.
The observance of Chhath Puja is marked by devotion, discipline, and elaborate rituals. Devotees, especially women, observe strict fasts, often abstaining from food and water for extended periods. The festival begins with ‘Nahay-Khay,’ followed by ‘Kharna,’ when devotees break their fast after sunset.
The most significant rituals occur on the third day when offerings, known as ‘Arghya,’ are made to the setting sun, and the following day to the rising sun, typically at rivers, ponds, or other water bodies. Devotees prepare traditional offerings such as Thekua, fruits, and sugarcane. Unlike many other Hindu festivals, Chhath Puja honors both the setting and rising suns, symbolizing gratitude, new life, and the continuity of nature.
