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Millions gather at Patna's historic Ulār Sun Temple for Chhath celebrations
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 02:31 PM
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On Chhath Mahaprav, the Ulār Sun Temple in Patna is expected to host millions of devotees, drawn by its Dvapara‑era religious significance.
Patna's centuries‑old Ulār Sun Temple will welcome a massive crowd this year as part of the annual Chhath Mahaprav. Organisers anticipate that millions of worshippers will converge on the riverside shrine to perform the traditional rites dedicated to Surya, the Sun God.
The temple’s prominence stems from legends linking it to the Dvapara Yuga, when it is believed that Lord Krishna’s son, Pradyumna, commissioned its construction. This mythological association has endowed the site with a unique spiritual aura that attracts devotees from across Bihar and neighboring states.
During the festival, pilgrims observe a sequence of rituals that include fasting, offering arghya to the setting and rising sun, and reciting hymns. The gathering not only underscores the deep‑rooted cultural importance of Chhath in the region but also highlights the temple’s role as a focal point of communal devotion.
The temple’s prominence stems from legends linking it to the Dvapara Yuga, when it is believed that Lord Krishna’s son, Pradyumna, commissioned its construction. This mythological association has endowed the site with a unique spiritual aura that attracts devotees from across Bihar and neighboring states.
During the festival, pilgrims observe a sequence of rituals that include fasting, offering arghya to the setting and rising sun, and reciting hymns. The gathering not only underscores the deep‑rooted cultural importance of Chhath in the region but also highlights the temple’s role as a focal point of communal devotion.