Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended warm greetings to people across the country on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja on Sunday.
He prayed to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiyya for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health in everyone’s lives.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister congratulated devotees and residents of the state on the festival, which celebrates faith and devotion towards the Sun God and Chhathi Maiyya. He expressed hope that the occasion would bring happiness and prosperity to every household.
पूर्वांचल, बिहार आ देश-दुनिया में रहत सभे परिवार के छठ महापर्व के बहुत-बहुत बधाई।
जय छठी मइया
जय भगवान सूर्यदेव… https://t.co/BeRZeOZLzJ— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 15, 2026
Meanwhile, Chhath celebrations reached a significant stage on Sunday as devotees prepared to offer Sandhya Arghya, the first offering to the setting Sun. The four-day festival will conclude on Monday morning with the final arghya to the rising Sun.
Earlier, Yogi Adityanath directed officials to ensure comprehensive arrangements for devotees’ safety, convenience and cleanliness during Chhath Mahaparva.
He stressed that authorities must not compromise on public safety or essential facilities at ghats.
During a high-level review meeting through video conferencing, the Chief Minister instructed district administrations to complete preparations in advance.
He particularly highlighted districts expecting large gatherings, including Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Basti and Kanpur Nagar.
Describing Chhath as a festival rooted in faith, discipline, purity and gratitude towards nature, Yogi said lakhs of devotees would participate across the state.
He directed officials to inspect major ghats, rivers, ponds and other water bodies. He also stressed proper cleaning, adequate lighting, accessible roads, drinking water, toilets and changing rooms for women.
On Saturday, devotees performed the Kharna rituals and prepared traditional prasad, including rasiya, kheer and puris.
They cooked the offerings on clay stoves using mango wood, following traditional customs. After consuming the Kharna prasad in the evening, devotees began their rigorous 36-hour Nirjala fast without food or water.
According to the scheduled timings, the Sun will set at 4:54 PM on Sunday, when devotees will offer Sandhya Arghya.
On Monday, sunrise is expected at 5:59 am, marking the final arghya and the conclusion of the four-day festival.
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