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Times News Network Ludhiana: On Thursday, a sea of devotees gathered near Sidhwan Canal and Satluj River to commemorate Chhath Puja . Devotees immersed themselves in the water and offered prayers to the Sun. Tents and temporary ghats had been set up inside the canal for the celebrations.
After observing the fast, devotees stood in the water to perform rituals. Arrangements at Sidhwan canal included benches within the water to hold the offerings and ceremonial articles. One of the devotees, Sunita Rani, said, “I have faithfully observed this fast after my marriage.
It is a tradition passed down from my mother-in-law. Once undertaken, this sacred vow must be upheld annually.” We also published the following articles recently Devotees perform Kharna rituals to mark 2nd day of Chhath puja Devotees in Lucknow marked the second day of Chhath Puja with Kharna puja, observing a day-long fast and performing rituals on the banks of the Gomti River.
Worshippers offered prayers to the Sun god, seeking blessings for health and prosperity. The festivities included lighting lamps, preparing traditional dishes, and taking dips in the river. Devotees perform Kharna rituals to mark 2nd day of Chhath puja Devotees in Lucknow marked the second day of Chhath Puja with Kharna, observing a day-long fast and performing rituals on the banks of the Gomti River.
They lit lamps, offered prayers to Goddess Chhathi, and sought blessings for health and prosperity. The 36-hour long fast will continue until sunrise on Friday, with devotees offering 'arghya' to the setting sun. Devotees throng ghats for rituals & prayersas Chhath festival begins with nahay-khay Devotees in Patna thronged the Ganga ghats to observe Nahay-Khay, marking the beginning of Chhath Puja.
They took holy dips, prepared traditional offerings like Kaddu-bhaat, and offered prayers to the rising sun. The festive atmosphere brought families together, with many sharing how the rituals instilled a sense of renewal and tradition. Authorities ensured safety with deployed personnel and public announcements.
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