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Religion
Jalandhar Celebrates Chhath Puja with Grand Festivities
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 05:05 PM
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In Jalandhar, devotees gathered to observe Chhath Puja with elaborate rituals and communal celebrations.
The city of Jalandhar witnessed a vibrant observance of Chhath Puja on Sunday, with thousands of devotees lining the banks of the local canal to perform the traditional rituals.
Participants offered prayers to the Sun God, presenting fruits, sweets and water in a ritual called ‘Nahay’ and ‘Kharna’, followed by a vigil under the evening sun.
Local authorities ensured crowd control and provided sanitation facilities, while community leaders organized cultural programs and free food distribution.
The event drew people from neighboring villages, reflecting the strong religious and cultural ties that bind the region.
Officials noted that the celebrations were carried out safely, with no incidents reported.
Participants offered prayers to the Sun God, presenting fruits, sweets and water in a ritual called ‘Nahay’ and ‘Kharna’, followed by a vigil under the evening sun.
Local authorities ensured crowd control and provided sanitation facilities, while community leaders organized cultural programs and free food distribution.
The event drew people from neighboring villages, reflecting the strong religious and cultural ties that bind the region.
Officials noted that the celebrations were carried out safely, with no incidents reported.