Chhath Puja 2026: Thousands Of Devotees Gather At Kalyan-Dombivli Ghats To Offer Sandhya Arghya To Setting Sun Amid Festivities
Kalyan: Kalyan-Dombivli witnessed a massive turnout of devotees on Sunday evening as the four-day Chhath festival was celebrated with religious fervour, with thousands of devotees gathering at ghats and water bodies to offer Sandhya Arghya (evening prayers) to the setting Sun. Women Devotees Offer Prayers For Family Prosperity And Children's Well-Being Women observing the Chhath fast, dressed in…
Devotees in Pune celebrated Chhath Puja at Jambhulwadi Lake on Sunday evening, showcasing their faith and devotion. Women adorned in vibrant traditional sarees plunged into the water, offering prayers to the setting Sun. Bamboo baskets and plates laden with fruits, flowers, and other offerings accompanied them, adding to the festive ambiance.
Sugarcane stalks adorned the lake, a customary element of the puja. As the women performed rituals with folded hands, others held offerings and incense, collectively praying to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya.
Families gathered around the waterbody, creating an electrifying atmosphere as evening prayers unfolded. Chhath Puja, a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, concluded on Sunday, marking Sandhya Arghya. Devotees offered prayers to the setting Sun during this day, which was followed by a strict fast and traditional rituals.
The festival will resume on Monday morning with Usha Arghya, when devotees will gather before sunrise to honor the rising Sun and break their fast. Though primarily observed by communities from Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, Chhath Puja has found a place in Pune's cultural tapestry, with devotees congregating at lakes and waterbodies to partake in the occasion.
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