- The grand festival of faith, Chhath Puja , concluded across the country with deep devotion and joy. The four-day celebration ended with devotees offering arghya (prayers) to the rising Sun, marking the completion of rituals dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya (the Goddess of Energy and Prosperity) .
- From Bihar and Jharkhand to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh , riverbanks and artificial ponds were filled with thousands of devotees who gathered to perform the traditional rituals. In Patna , the Kankarbagh and Digha ghats witnessed massive crowds, while Gorakhpur’s Guru Gorakhnath Ghat and Noida’s Kalindi Kunj saw similar scenes of devotion.
- Amid the sound of drums and traditional Chhath songs, men and women stood waist-deep in water, offering prayers first to the setting Sun and then to the rising Sun the next morning.
- Several political leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya , joined the celebrations and paid their respects. In Bihar, where assembly elections are approaching, the festival also carried a political undertone as many candidates visited the ghats to connect with people.
- In Delhi, strict security arrangements were made at Vasudev Ghat due to the anticipated visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi . Across all ghats, local administrations ensured smooth conduct by arranging lighting, cleanliness, and crowd management facilities.
- Immersed in devotion, the festival once again reflected India’s unity in faith and culture . Chhath Puja not only symbolized gratitude to nature but also reinforced the spirit of togetherness, with families praying for happiness, prosperity, and well-being.
Month: Current Affairs - October 28, 2025
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