Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended greetings to people in Purvanchal, Bihar and across India and the world on Sunday on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister conveyed his wishes to families celebrating the festival and invoked the blessings of Chhathi Maiyya and Lord Surya. He prayed for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health in people’s lives.
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
Chhath celebrations reached a key stage on Sunday, with devotees preparing to offer Sandhya Arghya to the setting Sun.
The four-day festival will conclude on Monday morning with the final offering to the rising Sun.
Earlier, CM Adityanath directed officials to ensure adequate arrangements for devotees’ safety, convenience and cleanliness at Chhath ghats across Uttar Pradesh.
During a review meeting, the Chief Minister instructed district administrations to complete preparations in advance, particularly in areas expecting large gatherings, including Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Azamgarh, Ghazipur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Basti and Kanpur Nagar.
CM Adityanath called for inspections of ghats, rivers, ponds and other water bodies, along with proper sanitation, lighting, accessible roads, drinking water, toilets and changing facilities for women.
On Saturday, devotees observed Kharna and prepared traditional offerings such as rasiya, kheer and puris. Following the evening ritual, they began the 36-hour Nirjala fast, abstaining from food and water.
The Sun is scheduled to set at 04:54 PM on Sunday, when devotees will perform Sandhya Arghya. The final offering will take place on Monday at sunrise, expected at 05:59 AM, bringing the festival to a close.
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