New Delhi, Nov 5: The four-day Chhath puja began on Tuesday with Nahay Khay on Day 1 of the festivities. Nahay Khay falls on the Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha.
Nahay Khay is all about cleansing, and prepping for the festival. Nahay Khay is followed by Kharna on Panchami Tithi on day 2, Chhath Puja on Sashti, and concludes with Usha Arghya on Saptami Tithi.
“The festivities will conclude on November 8. Today we are celebrating 'Nahay Khay.' Chana dal and bottle guard sabzi are what we eat today. Tomorrow we will observe fast, and then the day after tomorrow we will observe Chhath Puja with all puja rituals," said a devotee.
Chhath Puja is celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Devotees across these states and also those in the national capital were seen performing puja rituals on Tuesday morning at Yamuna and Ganga ghats.
Chhath Puja is one of the most significant festivals, involving strict rituals and fasting to express gratitude to the Sun God for sustaining life on Earth.
The festival has a special place in every Bihari and Jharkhandi's heart as it brings families together to pay homage to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya.
(with ANI inputs)
