Chhath festival concludes with offerings to rising sun across the country
Summary
The four-day Chhath festival, dedicated to the Sun God, concluded with devotees offering prayers and offerings to the rising sun across various locations in Nepal, including Kathmandu and Mithila region districts.
Key Points
- The Chhath festival is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and lasted four days.
- Devotees offered Argha (holy offerings) to the rising sun on the festival's concluding day across Nepal.
- Rivers, ponds, and lakes were crowded with worshippers performing traditional rituals with hymns and lamps.
- The festival emphasizes purity, discipline, and devotion, with fasting and prayers for health, prosperity, and longevity.
