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Patna to Offer Chhath Puja Arghya to Setting Sun on Nov 15
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:16 AM
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Devotees in Patna will perform the Chhath Puja arghya to the setting sun on 15 November, marking the culmination of the festival that began on 13 November.
Chhath Puja, a unique festival dedicated to the Sun, began on 13 November this year in Bihar and surrounding regions. The festival’s climax occurs on 15 November, when devotees perform the arghya ceremony, offering water and other sacred items to the setting sun.
In Patna, the arghya will be conducted along the banks of the Ganga, drawing thousands of participants who gather to observe the ritual at sunset. Local authorities have arranged crowd control and safety measures to accommodate the influx of devotees.
The event is a significant cultural celebration for the people of Bihar, reflecting their devotion and communal spirit. The arghya ceremony symbolizes gratitude towards the Sun, which is believed to sustain life and prosperity.
In Patna, the arghya will be conducted along the banks of the Ganga, drawing thousands of participants who gather to observe the ritual at sunset. Local authorities have arranged crowd control and safety measures to accommodate the influx of devotees.
The event is a significant cultural celebration for the people of Bihar, reflecting their devotion and communal spirit. The arghya ceremony symbolizes gratitude towards the Sun, which is believed to sustain life and prosperity.