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Chhath Puja's Grand Finale: Devotees Offer Usha Arghya to Rising Sun

Devotees across India celebrated the final day of Chhath Puja by offering Usha Arghya to the rising sun. People gathered at river ghats in Patna, Delhi, Gorakhpur, and Varanasi to perform the sacred rituals. The four-day festival included Nahay-Khay, Kharna, and Sandhya Arghya before concluding with morning prayers. Special arrangements were made at various ghats to ensure devotees' safety and comfort during the ceremonies.

Key Points: Devotees Offer Usha Arghya on Chhath Puja's Last Day

  • Devotees gathered at riverbanks across multiple cities for morning rituals
  • Security personnel ensured smooth conduct of Usha Arghya ceremonies
  • Special arrangements made for devotees' safety during prayers
  • Chhath Puja celebrated from October 25-28 with four-day rituals
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Devotees offer 'Usha Arghya' on last day of Chhath Puja

Devotees across India offer Usha Arghya to the rising sun, marking the culmination of the four-day Chhath Puja festival with prayers and rituals at river ghats.

"The ghat is beautifully decorated, there are a lot of people here...it is a wonderful experience. - Dolly, Devotee"

Patna, October 28

Devotees on Tuesday morning offered "Usha Arghya" to the rising Sun on the last day of Chhath Puja. The devotees reached the riverbanks to witness the rising Sun and to perform pooja.

In Bihar, people flocked to the Patna Collectorate Ghat in Bihar to prepare for the "Usha Arghya." The devotees carefully placed offerings, including flowers and fruits, in various locations at the ghat. Security personnel were present to ensure the smooth conduct of the "Usha Arghya."

In Delhi, ITO's Hathi Ghat has been illuminated, where devotees offered prayers to the rising sun.

Dolly, a devotee at the ITO Hathi Ghat, expressed, "The ghat is beautifully decorated, there are a lot of people here...it is a wonderful experience."

Another devotee, Guruprasad from Bihar, said, "I would like to thank the Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making such an arrangement at the ghat for us Biharis. The government has laid a mat so that our mothers can offer prayers without getting injured by glass pieces..."

Devotees throng Shastri Ghat to offer 'Usha Arghya' to the rising sun on the last day of Chhath Puja.

In Uttar Pradesh, Guru Gorakhnath Ghat on the Rapti River in Gorakhpur also witnessed a large number of devotees who came to perform rituals and offer "Usha Arghya" to the rising sun on the last day of Chhath Puja.

The devotees offer 'Usha Arghya' in Noida Sector 21. Women were seen in knee-deep water covered with rose petals, offering prayers to the rising sun on the last day of Chhath Puja.

Devotees gathered in large numbers on the ghats of Varanasi to perform the rituals of Chhath Puja on the last day.

Delhi's Yamuna Ghat was also flocked with devotees to offer "Usha Arghya" on early Tuesday morning, marking the end of the four-day-long Chhath Puja.

The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, began on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on Sunday, and Sandhya Arghya (evening arghya).

The festival will end with morning arghya on Tuesday. This year, the festival is being celebrated from October 25 to 28, with rituals including Nahay-Khay on Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, Kharna on Panchami, Chhath Puja on Sashti, and the concluding Usha Arghya on Saptami.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a Bihari living in Delhi, it's heartwarming to see our traditions being respected and facilitated in other states. The mat arrangement mentioned by Guruprasad shows thoughtful governance. Jai Chhath Maiya!
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Michael C
Visiting India during Chhath Puja has been an incredible cultural experience. The discipline and devotion of the vratis (devotees) standing in water for hours is truly inspiring. The decorations at the ghats are spectacular!
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the arrangements, I wish more could be done about water pollution in our rivers. Devotees deserve clean water bodies for such sacred rituals. Hope authorities take this seriously for next year.
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Vikram M
Chhath Puja represents the rich cultural heritage of Bihar and Eastern UP. The way it has spread across India shows how our traditions unite us. Usha Arghya at sunrise is the most beautiful sight! 🌅
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Sarah B
The dedication of the women performing these rituals is remarkable. Standing in knee-deep water for hours requires immense physical and spiritual strength. Much respect to all the vratis!

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