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Kanpur Gears Up for Grand Chhath Puja Celebrations
13 Nov
Summary
- Chhath festival, dedicated to the Sun God, commenced with Nahay Khay.
- Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
- Municipal corporation deployed 300 sanitation workers for site cleanliness.
The auspicious four-day Chhath festival, dedicated to the Sun God and Goddess Chhathi, commenced on Friday with the Nahay Khay ritual. This involves taking a holy bath and consuming a traditional meal. The festival continues with Kharna on the second day, where devotees observe a full-day fast, breaking it after sunset with kheer and roti.
On the third day, Sandhya Arghya will be offered to the setting sun. The celebrations will culminate on Monday, November 16, with Usha Arghya, a prayer to the rising sun to break the fast. Preparations are in full swing across various parts of Kanpur, including Panki and Golaghat, with women busy procuring essential puja materials.
