Patna/New Delhi

The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, concluded on Tuesday morning with devotees across India offering the traditional ‘Usha Arghya’ (morning prayers) to the rising Sun. Thousands gathered along riverbanks, ponds, and ghats, seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being as hymns and chants filled the air.

In Patna, Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan performed the sacred rituals at his residence, offering prayers to the Sun God along with his family. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had earlier visited Paswan’s residence to extend greetings for the festival.

सूर्योपासना के महापर्व छठ के पावन अवसर पर अंतिम अनुष्ठान ऊषा अर्घ्य के दौरान उदयमान सूर्यदेव को अर्घ्य अर्पित किया। pic.twitter.com/C0DeFvZoYD

— युवा बिहारी चिराग पासवान (@iChiragPaswan) October 28, 2025

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also participated in the concluding rituals at BJP leader Sanjay Mayukh’s Patna residence. Praising the devotion of the people, Maurya said, “The faith and belief of devotees are so strong that whatever they pray to Chhath Maiya, it gets fulfilled.” Expressing confidence in the ruling alliance, he added that with Chhath Maiya’s blessings, the NDA government would return to power in Bihar.

BJP leader Mayukh described Chhath as a festival of ‘lok astha’ (people’s faith), symbolizing unity and gratitude. “‘Suryopasna’—the worship of the Sun—is for the prosperity of all. Wherever Indians live across the world, they celebrate this festival together,” he said.

In New Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the ‘Usha Arghya’ rituals at Hathi Ghat near ITO, expressing gratitude for being part of the sacred celebration. “I feel fortunate to participate in the worship of Chhathi Maiya and celebrate this great festival together with everyone,” she told ANI. The Yamuna ghats, illuminated with lamps and decorations, witnessed large gatherings of devotees performing prayers amid devotional songs.

सालों बाद दिल्ली में यमुना जी पर भव्य छठ पूजा का दिव्य दृश्य।

📍वासुदेव घाट#DelhiKaBhavyaChhath pic.twitter.com/hBBwuAYwZu

— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) October 28, 2025

Across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, major ghats such as Patna Collectorate Ghat and Shastri Ghat in Varanasi saw huge crowds of devotees offering flowers, fruits, and other offerings to the Sun God. Security personnel were deployed to ensure smooth and safe observances.

The Chhath Mahaparv began on October 25 with Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on October 26, Sandhya Arghya (evening offerings) on October 27, and concluded on October 28 with Usha Arghya (morning offerings).

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The festival, one of the most significant in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Delhi, celebrates devotion, purity, and gratitude to nature — uniting millions in faith and festivity.