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Ravi Shankar Prasad Extends Chhath Greetings, Highlights Soop Distribution Tradition
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 02:37 PM
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Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad sent Chhath greetings and praised the customary distribution of 'soop' to devotees during the festival.
The Hindu festival of Chhath, observed in the eastern parts of India, saw several political leaders convey their best wishes to worshippers across the country. Among them, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad publicly extended Chhath greetings, underscoring the cultural importance of the occasion.
Prasad highlighted the long‑standing practice of distributing 'soop' – a sweet offering made from rice and jaggery – to devotees gathered on riverbanks. He described the ritual as a symbol of communal harmony and gratitude, noting that it reinforces the festival’s core values of purity and devotion.
The minister’s remarks were part of a broader wave of statements from leaders who used social media and press releases to acknowledge the festival. Observers noted that such endorsements help preserve traditional customs while encouraging participation across diverse communities.
Prasad highlighted the long‑standing practice of distributing 'soop' – a sweet offering made from rice and jaggery – to devotees gathered on riverbanks. He described the ritual as a symbol of communal harmony and gratitude, noting that it reinforces the festival’s core values of purity and devotion.
The minister’s remarks were part of a broader wave of statements from leaders who used social media and press releases to acknowledge the festival. Observers noted that such endorsements help preserve traditional customs while encouraging participation across diverse communities.