Chhath festival rituals commencing from today

Summary

Chhath rituals begin today across the Tarai-Madhes, Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal. Devotees will observe four days of fasting, purification and sun worship, offering prayers to the setting and rising sun.

Key Points
  • Chhath festival rituals are starting today in Kathmandu, the Tarai-Madhes and other parts of Nepal.
  • The four-day festival is dedicated to the sun God and involves bathing, fasting and offering Argha and Prasad to the setting and rising sun.
  • The observance emphasizes purity, abstinence and devotion, and is performed without the involvement of a priest.
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