Bihar CM Nitish Kumar performs ‘Usha Arghya’, marking end of Chhath Puja

October 28, 2025 11:59 AM

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar performs ‘Usha Arghya’, marking end of Chhath Puja

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday performed the concluding rituals of Chhath Puja by offering Usha Arghya (morning prayers) to the rising Sun along with his family at his official residence in Patna. After four days of devotion and rigorous fasting, Chhath Puja concluded on Tuesday morning. The festival, observed every year after Diwali, is dedicated to expressing gratitude to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for their blessings of health, prosperity, and well-being. Devotees in large ...

Chhath Puja begins as devotees gather across northern India, Nepal for four-day festival

November 5, 2024 12:28 PM

Chhath Puja begins as devotees gather across northern India, Nepal for four-day festival

The four-day Chhath Puja, an annual festival celebrated in northern and eastern India as well as in Nepal, began on Tuesday. The first day, known as Nahay Khay, marks the beginning of the festival with a cleansing ritual in preparation for the days ahead. Day two is observed as Kharna, followed by the main Chhath Puja on the third day, and the festival concludes with Usha Arghya—the offering of prayers to the rising sun—on the final day. Chhath Puja is known for its strict rituals, includi...