Nitin Nabin highlights inclusivity of Chhath Puja as Kharna begins
The BJP national president noted that the festival brings people together without distinction between the ordinary and the prominent.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday highlighted the inclusive nature of Chhath Puja in Patna. Speaking to ANI, Nabin said the festival brings people together regardless of whether they are ordinary or prominent, noting that this equality has helped the tradition gain global recognition.
The festival's second day, Kharna, was being celebrated across Bihar. Nabin expressed hope that the occasion would lead to advancement and prosperity for all homes and motivate collective efforts toward a better future.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary visited Nabin's residence in Patna on Saturday to extend greetings. Choudhary wished for the prosperity of Bihar and blessings for the entire nation.
Choudhary also reviewed festival preparations, reporting that 90 out of 103 ghats in the state have been declared safe for devotees. He noted that 13 ghats were identified as hazardous or unsuitable for use.
The four-day festival began on November 13 with Nahay Khay. On November 15, devotees will offer Sandhya Arghya to the setting sun, and the rituals will conclude on November 16 with Usha Arghya to the rising sun.
During Kharna, devotees fast from sunrise to sunset before breaking it with prasad. This is followed by a rigorous 36-hour fast without food or water.