Chhath Puja 2024: Devotees pay homage to Sun god across Bihar

NEW DELHI: Devotees across Bihar gathered on Friday to mark the final day of Chhath Puja, offering morning prayers to the rising sun.

Lakhs of devotees worshipped the sun on the banks of the Ganga river and other water bodies in the state capital this morning and offered 'arghya'.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, joined by his family, participated in the Chhath celebrations at his official residence.

Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan also observed the occasion at his residence in Patna.

“On the fourth day of Chhath Puja, offered ‘arghya’ to the rising sun with the entire family,” Paswan shared on social media platform X.

The Patna district administration implemented safety measures at over 100 ghats along the Ganges river to ensure a secure environment for the festivities. Medical camps were also established at various locations.

Patna district magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh and SSP Rajeev Mishra along with other officials visited several ghats in the state capital early on Friday and reviewed the arrangements and deployment of security personnel for the festival, said a statement issued by the district administration.

The chief minister also took part in the Chhath celebrations and offered 'arghya' to the setting sun at his official residence on Thursday before accompanying Nadda for the steamer ride.

Kumar participated in the Chhath Puja celebrations with his family members. Nadda, who often fondly recalls his childhood spent in Patna, came here on Thursday afternoon to witness the state's most popular festival, Chhath Puja.

The four-day auspicious occasion began on November 5 with the 'nahay-khay' ritual and concluded on Friday.

Chhath is observed on the sixth day of Kartik Shukla and six days after Diwali. During the festival, worshippers honour 'Chhathi Maiya' and the Sun God, and seek their blessings and prosperity for their families and children.