Chhath Puja 2021: Devotees offer Arghya to the setting sun | SEE PICS

The festival of faith and reverence Chhath 2021 is being celebrated in different parts of the country with great enthusiasm. Chhath Puja celebrations last for four days. It starts with a bath and worshipping Lord Sun. The second day is Kharna, Arghya is offered to the setting sun on the third day, and Arghya is offered to the rising sun on the fourth and last day. After giving arghya, the women who observe the fast of Chhath do the circumambulation seven times and in the end, eat the prasad and break their fast.

India TV Lifestyle Desk Published : Nov 10, 2021, 06:35 PM IST Updated : Nov 10, 2021, 06:35 PM IST

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Devotees from around the world gathered to offer their prayers to the rising sun.

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Devotees gathered at Bhim Sarovar, Guru Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur today.

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To offer Arghya to the Sun, red sandalwood, rice, red flowers and kush in a copper lotus are used.

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Devotees chant surya mantras while offering water to the God.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was also snapped offering prayers on the occasion of Chhath Puja.

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He visited East Kidwai Nagar and also met the devotees who were celebrating the festival.

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People were seen in huge numbers to offer 'Arghya' to the rising sun at Patna College Ghat.