NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Chhath Puja‘s evening offerings. He wished that the festival brings “renewed awareness and vitality” to people and “strengthens goodwill and harmony” in society.In a post on X, PM Modi described Chhath as a great festival dedicated to the worship of nature and offered his wishes to those observing the occasion.“Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens for the evening offerings of the great festival of Chhath. May this sacred occasion, dedicated to the worship of nature, bring renewed awareness and vitality to everyone, and further strengthen goodwill and harmony in society,” he said.
“May the grace of the Sun God illuminate everyone’s life. Glory to Mother Chhathi!” he added.Chhath Puja is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe rituals over four days, including offering prayers to the setting and rising Sun. The evening arghya is offered on the third day of the festival.