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.