Bihar: Kharnā ceremony held at Nitin Naveen and Mithilesh Tiwari's homes in Patna

Patna witnessed a traditional Kharnā ritual on the second day of the Chhath Mahaparv at the private residences of BJP national president Nitin Naveen and Bihar education minister Mithilesh Tiwari. The ceremony, an integral part of the Chhath celebrations, involved the offering of holy water and prayers to the setting sun.

The event drew a sizable gathering of political dignitaries, including the Governor of Bihar, the Chief Minister, and several senior party leaders. All participants observed the rites with devotion and later partook in the prasadam that was distributed after the ritual.

Organisers described the gathering as a display of communal harmony and cultural reverence, emphasizing that the leaders joined the devotees to seek blessings for the state. No official statements or policy announcements were made during the ceremony.

The Kharnā ceremony concluded with the customary distribution of sweets and fruits, marking the continuation of Chhath festivities across the state.