BJP leaders on Friday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of ‘Nahay-Khay’, the first ritual of the four-day Chhath festival, and wished happiness, prosperity and good health for all.
In a post on X, BJP national president Nitin Nabin said the festival, which begins with bathing and preparation of traditional satvik food, is an example of cleanliness, purity, discipline and collective participation.
“The four-day Chhath Mahaparv begins today with a sacred bath and sattvic prasad. This great festival is an unparalleled example of the values of cleanliness, purity, discipline and togetherness, reflecting our profound reverence for ‘Surya Dev’ and nature,” he said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Chhath is a festival of faith, purity and devotion, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
“The great festival of Chhath, a celebration of popular faith, purity and unwavering devotion, begins today with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay. Dedicated to the worship of Lord Sun and the veneration of Chhathi Maiya, this great festival is a unique symbol of our rich spiritual and cultural traditions,” he said.
Extending greetings to people across the country, he bowed to all devotees observing the fast and wished that the blessings of the deities bring happiness, peace, good health and prosperity to everyone.
BJP national general secretary Biplab Kumar Deb also extended greetings on the first day of Chhath Puja, wishing people happiness, peace, prosperity and good health.
“May Chhathi Maiya’s blessings bring happiness and well-being into everyone’s lives,” he said in a post on X.
Chhath is a major Hindu festival celebrated in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Devotees worship both the setting sun and the rising sun, making it distinct from other forms of sun worship.
According to the Hindu calendar, Chhath Puja is celebrated on the sixth day of the month of ‘Kartik’. The festival spans four days and involves ritual bathing, fasting, and religious observances.
(PTI)
