Chhath Puja 2026: Devotees Gather At Ulwe In Navi Mumbai To Offer Sandhya Arghya To Setting Sun Amid Festive Celebrations

Navi Mumbai residents congregated at Sector 9 in Ulwe on Sunday evening to partake in the Chhat Puja celebrations, offering Arghya to the setting sun as part of the four-day festival honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. The Ulwe Chhath Puja Samiti had organized special arrangements for devotees to perform traditional rituals and make prayers at the designated ghat.

Women observing the strict fast arrived with bamboo baskets containing fruits, thekua, sugarcane, and other offerings. As the sun dipped below the horizon, devotees stood in the water and presented Arghya, seeking blessings for their families' well-being, prosperity, and good health. The ambiance buzzed with devotional songs, traditional customs, and festive excitement, as families joined together to partake in the festivities.

A devotee remarked, "Chhat Puja is not just a festival for us; it is an expression of faith, devotion, and gratitude towards the Sun God. We are glad that the Ulwe Chhat Puja Samiti has facilitated arrangements for a peaceful gathering of families to perform the rituals." The evening's Arghya is among the most significant rituals of Chhat Puja.

Devotees will reconvene on Monday morning to present Usha Arghya to the rising sun, concluding the festival.