Devotees offer Argha to rising sun as Chhat concludes

Summary

The four-day Chhath festival concluded with devotees offering Argha to the rising sun across Nepal, celebrating with rituals that promote faith, goodwill, and social harmony.

Key Points
  • The Chhath festival, lasting four days, concluded with devotees offering Argha to the rising sun.
  • Devotees observed fasting and performed pooja for ancestral deities during the festival.
  • The festival was celebrated widely across Nepal, including Kathmandu and districts in Mithila.
  • Worshipping the Sun God during Chhath is believed to bring prosperity, well-being, and protect against skin diseases.
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