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Religion
Bihar Prepares for Chhath Festival with Sun Worship Along the Ganga
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 09:36 PM
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Bihar is gearing up for the Chhath festival, a sacred ritual that involves worshipping the sun along the banks of the Ganga.
The Chhath festival, a major Hindu celebration, is approaching in Bihar, prompting widespread preparations across the state. The festival, which spans four days, centers on the worship of the Sun God and the Ganga River.
State authorities and local communities are setting up puja sites along the riverbanks, ensuring that the sites are clean and well-equipped for devotees. Special arrangements include the construction of temporary platforms and the provision of water and food for the large crowds expected to attend.
The Ganga plays a pivotal role in the rituals, with devotees performing sunrise and sunset offerings to the river as part of the Chhath rites. The festival’s timing aligns with the solar calendar, making the sun’s position a key element of the ceremonies.
Community participation is high, with volunteers and local organizations coordinating logistics, crowd management, and safety measures to accommodate the influx of pilgrims from across the state.
State authorities and local communities are setting up puja sites along the riverbanks, ensuring that the sites are clean and well-equipped for devotees. Special arrangements include the construction of temporary platforms and the provision of water and food for the large crowds expected to attend.
The Ganga plays a pivotal role in the rituals, with devotees performing sunrise and sunset offerings to the river as part of the Chhath rites. The festival’s timing aligns with the solar calendar, making the sun’s position a key element of the ceremonies.
Community participation is high, with volunteers and local organizations coordinating logistics, crowd management, and safety measures to accommodate the influx of pilgrims from across the state.