Devotees Offer Arghya to Setting Sun on Chhath Puja's Third Day in Bihar

On the third day of Chhath Puja 2026, thousands of devotees assembled along the banks of the Ganges and its tributaries in Bihar to perform the traditional arghya ceremony for the setting sun. The ritual, which involves offering water mixed with wheat flour and flowers, is a central element of the festival and is believed to appease the Sun God. The atmosphere was charged with devotional songs and chants, as local singers performed folk hymns that echo the ancient rites of the Mahaprabhu. While the sun set, devotees stood in silent reverence, their faces illuminated by the fading light. The following morning, preparations are underway for the sunrise worship, with devotees planning to gather early to offer arghya to the rising sun.