MAHOTTARI, April 15: The Baasanti (Chaite) Chhath festival concluded in the Mithila region this morning by offering 'argha' to the rising sun.
The devotees on fast since the completion of the 'Kharna' ritual on Saturday night concluded this year's Chaiti Chhath festival by offering argha to the rising sun in the morning.
Chhath concludes with offering 'Argha' to Sun God
Paran (closing) is performed on the Baasanti Chhath with the devotees on fast offering argha to the sunrise this morning.
The Chhath festival, which is celebrated twice a year in autumn and spring seasons, has now concluded this year (2080).
Standing in water bodies like ponds, rivers and wells, the devotees offered water to the setting sun on Sunday evening and the rising sun on Monday morning. Chaiti Chhath is celebrated for four days wishing for peace, prosperity and longevity of family members.
(RSS)
