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Bihar CM greets on Chhath Sandhya Arghya

Patna, Nov 15 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Sunday extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the people of the state and the country on the auspicious occasion of Sandhya Arghya, the third day of the four-day Chhath festival.
The Chief Minister prayed to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya for happiness, peace, prosperity and good health in everyone's life.
In a message posted on social media platform X, Chaudhary said, "Heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all the people on the auspicious occasion of Sandhya Arghya, the third ritual of the great festival of faith, Chhath Puja."
He expressed hope that with the blessings of the setting Sun and Chhathi Maiya, happiness, peace, prosperity and good health would prevail in everyone's life.
He also said that the devotion with which devotees offer Arghya to the setting Sun and welcome the rising Sun should inspire patience, faith and renewed energy in their lives.
Chhath is a four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. The celebrations begin with Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on the second day, when devotees observe a 36-hour fast without food and water.
On the third day, devotees stand in rivers, ponds and other water bodies to offer Arghya to the setting Sun. The festival concludes on the fourth day with prayers and offerings to the rising Sun.
The festival is regarded as a unique celebration of faith, purity, nature and Sun worship.
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