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Religion
Bihar Prepares for the Sacred Chhath Festival
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:32 AM
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Bihar is gearing up for the Chhath festival, a revered solar worship ceremony that takes place along the Ganga. The state is organizing arrangements to accommodate devotees who will perform the rituals in honor of the Sun.
Bihar is in full swing preparing for the Chhath festival, a major religious observance that centers on the worship of the Sun and the Ganga. State officials are coordinating logistics to support the influx of devotees who will gather along the riverbanks to perform the traditional rites.
The festival, which spans several days, involves offering prayers to the rising and setting sun while devotees stand in the water for extended periods. In Bihar, the event draws large crowds, and the government has announced measures to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the rituals.
Local communities are also setting up temporary arrangements such as tents and seating to accommodate the pilgrims. The focus remains on maintaining the sanctity of the rituals while managing the logistical challenges posed by the large number of participants.
The festival, which spans several days, involves offering prayers to the rising and setting sun while devotees stand in the water for extended periods. In Bihar, the event draws large crowds, and the government has announced measures to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the rituals.
Local communities are also setting up temporary arrangements such as tents and seating to accommodate the pilgrims. The focus remains on maintaining the sanctity of the rituals while managing the logistical challenges posed by the large number of participants.