Nitin Nabin highlights inclusivity of Chhath Puja as Bihar celebrates Kharna
The BJP national president said the festival brings people together without distinction between the ordinary and the prominent.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday said Chhath Puja is an inclusive festival that brings people together regardless of their social standing. Speaking in Patna, Nabin noted that the tradition has gained global and national recognition because it treats all devotees equally, according to ANI.
The festival's second day, Kharna, was being celebrated across Bihar as Nabin highlighted the cultural significance of the event. He expressed hope that the festivities would bring progress to every household and encourage collective effort toward a better future.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Nabin's residence in Patna to extend greetings. Choudhary wished for the prosperity of Bihar and blessings for the entire nation. He also reviewed Chhath Puja preparations, stating that 90 out of 103 ghats have been declared safe, while 13 have been marked as hazardous, according to The News Mill.
The four-day festival began on November 13 with Nahay Khay. On November 15, devotees will offer Sandhya Arghya to the setting sun at riverbanks and water bodies. The celebrations will conclude on November 16 with Usha Arghya offered to the rising sun.