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Religion
Chhath Mahaparv 2026 Begins with Four-Day Rituals Across Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:36 AM
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The four‑day Chhath festival kicked off today in Bihar, with devotees gathering at river ghats from Brahma Muhurta for ceremonial baths and singing devotional songs.
The Chhath Mahaparv for 2026 has officially started today, marking the commencement of a four‑day religious observance observed across Bihar. From the early pre‑dawn Brahma Muhurta, thousands of devotees have assembled at the river ghats to perform the traditional ritual bath, a key element of the festival.
Along the banks, worshippers are arranging offerings of fruits, thekua and other seasonal produce, while chanting hymns dedicated to Chhathi Maiya. The air is filled with the resonant sounds of folk songs that accompany the rituals, creating a vibrant devotional atmosphere.
Local markets and streets are buzzing with activity as vendors set up stalls selling sweets, incense and other items required for the puja. Residents, dressed in bright traditional attire, are seen moving between homes, ghats and community spaces, reflecting the collective enthusiasm that the festival inspires.
The celebrations are expected to continue for the next three days, culminating in the evening "Sandhya Arghya" when the sun sets, completing the cycle of worship that defines Chhath.
Along the banks, worshippers are arranging offerings of fruits, thekua and other seasonal produce, while chanting hymns dedicated to Chhathi Maiya. The air is filled with the resonant sounds of folk songs that accompany the rituals, creating a vibrant devotional atmosphere.
Local markets and streets are buzzing with activity as vendors set up stalls selling sweets, incense and other items required for the puja. Residents, dressed in bright traditional attire, are seen moving between homes, ghats and community spaces, reflecting the collective enthusiasm that the festival inspires.
The celebrations are expected to continue for the next three days, culminating in the evening "Sandhya Arghya" when the sun sets, completing the cycle of worship that defines Chhath.