Patna: As the four-day Chhath Puja began on Saturday with the ritual of Nahay-Khay, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to devotees across the country, calling the festival “a symbol of simplicity, discipline, and devotion.”
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister wrote, “With the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, the four-day grand festival of Chhath begins today. I extend my heartfelt wishes to devotees across Bihar and the entire nation. My respect and salute to all those observing the fast.”
मेरा सौभाग्य है कि कल ही, मुझे बेगूसराय जाने का अवसर मिला था। बिहार कोकिला शारदा सिन्हा जी का बेगूसराय से आत्मीय रिश्ता रहा है। शारदा सिन्हा जी और बिहार के कई लोक कलाकारों ने अपने गीतों से, छठ के उत्सव को एक अलग भाव से जोड़ा है। pic.twitter.com/6P4iQnRL5X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2025
Continuing his festive outreach, PM Modi shared traditional Chhath songs, including a rendition by noted folk singer Sharda Sinha, whose music has become synonymous with the celebration of the Sun God in Bihar and eastern India. The Prime Minister noted that he had visited Begusarai—a place closely associated with Sinha—just a day earlier, and said her songs have “added a special emotion to the celebration of Chhath.”
The Prime Minister had earlier invited people on social media to share their favourite Chhath songs, promising to repost select tracks to celebrate the festival’s musical heritage. On Saturday, his timeline featured folk melodies and devotional tunes that evoke the rhythm of the riverbanks and the serenity of the ghats where devotees gather to offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
Describing Chhath as “a magnificent festival of our culture,” PM Modi said its sanctity and adherence to ritual discipline are unparalleled. “The sights at the Chhath ghats inspire wonderful familial and social harmony. The ancient tradition of Chhath has had a profound impact on our society,” he said.
Calling it a “Mahaparv”—a great festival—the Prime Minister described Chhath as a “unique confluence of faith, devotion, and love for nature,” where offerings reflect the hues of the earth and gratitude is expressed to both the setting and rising sun.
He further observed that Chhath, once rooted in the heartland of Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, has now become a global celebration. “Today, Chhath is celebrated as a grand cultural festival in every corner of the world. Indian families living abroad also participate in its traditions with deep sincerity. I pray that Chhathi Maiya bestow her abundant blessings on everyone,” he said.
Through his social media outreach and musical tributes, PM Modi’s Chhath message resonated with millions—bridging tradition and technology, faith and festivity—while celebrating a festival that continues to unite communities across India and beyond.
