Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday greeted people on the occasion of Chhath Puja and wished happiness, peace, good health and prosperity for all.

The chief minister, in an X post, said the festival is a symbol of popular faith, purity and gratitude toward nature.

खरना के पावन अवसर पर सभी छठव्रतियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। लोक आस्था, पवित्रता और प्रकृति के प्रति कृतज्ञता का प्रतीक छठ महापर्व सभी के जीवन में सुख, शांति, उत्तम स्वास्थ्य और समृद्धि लेकर आए। छठी मैया की कृपा सभी पर बनी रहे। https://t.co/uEUuyxgi9r

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 14, 2026

"Heartfelt greetings to all Chhath devotees on the auspicious occasion of Kharna. May the great festival of Chhath, a symbol of popular faith, purity and gratitude toward nature, bring happiness, peace, good health and prosperity to everyone’s life. May the blessings of Chhathi Maiya remain with all,'' he said.

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The four-day festival, dedicated to the Sun God, began on Friday.