President Murmu Celebrates Chhath Puja: Honoring Sun God and Environmental Conservation in Indian Tradition

President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings to citizens across the nation on the sacred occasion of Chhath Puja, describing it as a celebration that fosters gratitude toward nature while promoting harmony and prosperity in society.

In her message, the President highlighted that Chhath Puja represents a meaningful opportunity to worship both Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, emphasizing how the festival encourages environmental respect and spiritual discipline among devotees.

Sharing her wishes on social media platform X, President Murmu stated, "On the sacred occasion of the great festival of Chhath Puja, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all my fellow countrymen. This festival is an opportunity to worship Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya and to express gratitude towards Mother Nature. My best wishes are that this festival brings happiness and prosperity into everyone's lives and inspires us towards environmental conservation."

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also shared his festive greetings on X, expressing, "Heartfelt wishes for Chhath Mahaparva! May this grand festival, filled with enthusiasm, excitement, and joy, infuse new energy and prosperity into the lives of all of you. May the blessings of Chhathi Maiya remain upon everyone. Jai Chhathi Maiya!"

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conveyed her wishes while emphasizing the profound cultural significance of the celebration. She noted, "Offering arghya to the setting sun with gratitude and reverence is a unique identity of our eternal Sanatan culture. Today, I respectfully bow to all the maternal forces and devotees standing in the evening water. Their faith, discipline, and devotion offer a glimpse of the most radiant form of Indian culture. I pray to Chhathi Maiya that the light of happiness, health, and prosperity remains in every life, and all wishes are fulfilled."

The Indian National Congress also extended greetings through its official X account, stating, "Heartfelt greetings of the great festival of Chhath, filled with devotion, austerity, and public faith, to all the citizens of the country. May 'Chhathi Maiya' fill all your lives with happiness, peace, and prosperity."

In 2025, Chhath Puja celebrations span from October 25 to October 28. The four-day festival encompasses important rituals including 'Nahay Khay', 'Kharna', 'Sandhya Arghya' (evening offerings to the setting sun), and 'Usha Arghya' (morning offerings to the rising sun).

During this significant cultural observance, devotees maintain strict fasting protocols and stand in rivers or ponds to offer their prayers, expressing sincere gratitude to the Sun God for sustaining all life on Earth. The festival embodies the core values of faith, purity, and reverence that are deeply embedded in Indian traditions.

--IANS

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