Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and family offered prayers during Chhath Puja 2025 in Patna, marking the festival’s conclusion with Usha Arghya rituals

Patna: At his official residence in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and his family offered prayers to the rising sun on Tuesday as part of the Chhath Puja traditions.

Chhath Puja came to an end on Tuesday morning following four days of intense fasting and devotion. Every year, following Diwali, the event is held to thank Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God for their blessings of prosperity, money, and good health.

Large crowds of devotees flocked to their local ghats to perform the “Usha Arghya,” which signified the conclusion of the four-day celebration. Images of ladies standing in frigid water, engrossed in devotion as the sun rises, can be found in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Maharashtra.

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In accordance with the Hindu calendar, Chhath Puja typically takes place six days following Diwali on the sixth day (Shashthi Tithi) of the Kartik month’s Shukla Paksha. Usha Arghya, the offering of prayers to the rising sun, marks the end of the four-day celebration, which starts with Nahay Khay.

Devotees prepare a humble meal and take a holy dip on Nahay Khay (October 25), marking the start of the celebration. A fast is held from morning until evening on the second day, Kharna (October 26), which is followed by roti and rasiya (sweet porridge) offerings. The “nirjala vrat,” or water-free fast, starts on the third day, Sandhya Arghya, and lasts until the early hours of the fourth day, Usha Arghya.

It is thought that Chhath Puja has ancient roots. Legend has it that after returning to Ayodhya, Lord Rama and Goddess Sita held the first Chhath Puja in order to ask the Sun God for prosperity.

Chhath Puja, one of the most important Hindu holidays, is mostly celebrated in eastern Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. It is also observed by Indian communities around the world and in some regions of Nepal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier in the day sent warmest regards to all of the countrymen who took part in this holy celebration, as well as to all of the believers and those who were fasting.

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“Today’s morning offering of prayers to Lord Surya marked the auspicious conclusion of the great festival of Chhath,” Prime Minister Modi said on his social media site X. We saw the heavenly expression of our ancient Chhath Puja tradition throughout this four-day ceremony. Sincere congrats to all of the fasting individuals and devotees, as well as to all of our family members who participated in this holy celebration! May your lives constantly be illuminated by Chhathi Maiya’s boundless blessings.