Indian religious traditions
Chhath Puja Concludes Across India with Sacred Usha Arghya Ritual: A Nationwide Celebration of Sun Worship
Oct 28, 2025 01:58 pm CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival concluded with 'Usha Arghya' ceremonies across India as devotees offered prayers to the Sun God at sunrise. This traditional Bihar festival has expanded nationwide, featuring strict fasting, water rituals, and offerings of gratitude. Political leaders joined millions of worshippers at rivers and water bodies for this sacred Hindu observance seeking blessings for health and prosperity.
PM Modi Encourages Sharing Chhath Puja Songs as Four-Day Festival Begins: A Complete Guide to Ancient Sun Worship Celebration
Oct 24, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The four-day Chhath Puja festival begins this Saturday, with PM Modi inviting people to share traditional songs honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. This ancient Hindu celebration, primarily observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern UP, involves rigorous fasting, water ceremonies, and ritualistic offerings. Devotees follow four distinct phases—Nahai Khai, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya—to express gratitude and seek blessings for prosperity and wellbeing.