Chaiti Chhath: Devotees to offer evening ‘arghya’ today
Devotees in Patna embraced the 'kharna' ritual of Chaiti Chhath, commencing a 36-hour nirjala fast after sunset. Preparations are complete at 49 ghats for the four-day festival, which honors the setting and rising sun. This sacred observance, steeped in tradition, focuses on family well-being and devotion, with prayers offered to Chhathi Maiya.
Devotees in Patna embraced the 'kharna' ritual of Chaiti Chhath, commencing a 36-hour nirjala fast after sunset. Preparations are complete at 49 ghats for the four-day festival, which honors the setting and rising sun. This sacred observance, steeped in tradition, focuses on family well-being and devotion, with prayers offered to Chhathi Maiya.
