Bihar leads in honouring nature, says Nitin Nabin during Chhath Puja
BJP National President Nitin Nabin offered Sandhya Arghya on Sunday, noting the festival's emphasis on environmental devotion.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin offered the traditional Sandhya Arghya to the setting sun from his residence in Patna on Sunday. According to ANI, Nabin stated that Bihar stands at the forefront of honouring nature through the Chhath Puja celebrations.
Nabin said the festival is a cornerstone of Bihar's culture and represents a profound form of nature worship. He noted that the tradition involves paying homage to both the setting sun and the rising sun.
The four-day festival includes the Sandhya Arghya on the third day and the Usha Arghya on the fourth day. Devotees gather at riverbanks, ponds, and other water bodies to offer prayers and water to the Sun God, Surya Dev, and Chhathi Maiya.
President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to citizens in India and abroad, highlighting the festival's spiritual significance and its message of environmental conservation. She noted that the festival symbolises deep reverence for Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya.
The rituals began on November 13 with Nahay Khay and continued with Kharna on November 14. Following the Sandhya Arghya on Sunday, the celebrations will continue on Monday, November 16, with Usha Arghya at dawn, followed by Parana to mark the conclusion of the fast.