New Delhi : President Droupadi Murmu took part in Chhath Puja ceremonies at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, praying for the prosperity and well-being of the nation. The celebrations, which saw devotees offering Arghya to the setting sun, were marked by a sense of devotion and cultural fervour, her office said in a statement.
In a message shared on X, the President highlighted that the festival honours the Sun God and Goddess Chhathi Maiya, teaching the importance of preserving nature and the environment. “Chhath festival symbolises devotion to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, which reminds us of the value of sustaining our natural surroundings,” she said.
President Droupadi Murmu participated in Chhath Puja celebrations in the President’s Estate where devotees offered Arghya to the setting Sun. The President prayed for the well-being and prosperity of fellow citizens. pic.twitter.com/RwktBsPKXv
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Meanwhile, in Bihar, millions of devotees gathered at river ghats to offer prayers to the setting sun. Sunday evening marked the completion of the Kharna fast, which begins the 36-hour Nirjala fast, during which participants abstain from both food and water. On the occasion, Kharna Prasad was distributed among family and friends, with devotees visiting homes late into the night.
The festival, which spans four days, will conclude on Tuesday. Devotees will offer prayers to the rising sun in the morning, followed by Paran, the ritual of offering food and water. Authorities have put in place strict security and sanitation measures at ghats to ensure the celebrations proceed safely.
