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“Devotees Offer ‘Usha Arghya’ as Chhath Puja Concludes Across the Country; PM Modi Extends Greetings to All Devotees.”

By Gireesh Vasishta
“Devotees Offer ‘Usha Arghya’ as Chhath Puja Concludes Across the Country; PM Modi Extends Greetings to All Devotees.”

 Usha Arghya: Devotees, who had been observing a demanding 36-hour fast without food or water (Nirjala Vrat) since Sunday night, gathered before dawn to offer a final set of prayers and offerings to the rising sun.

New Delhi: The four-day sacred festival of Chhath Puja culminated nationwide this morning, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with devotees offering the final 'Usha Arghya' to the rising Sun God (Surya Dev). The rigorous observance, which began on October 25 with the 'Nahay Khay' ritual, concluded as thousands of devotees, predominantly women, performed the final prayers at riverbanks, ghats, and water bodies across Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and other parts of the country.

Chhathi Maiya (छठी मैया) is a significant Hindu goddess primarily worshipped during the Chhath Puja festival.

Here is a breakdown of who Chhathi Maiya is, according to tradition and belief: Sister of the Sun God: In popular folklore and tradition, Chhathi Maiya is considered the sister of Surya Dev (the Sun God). This close relationship is why they are both worshipped together with great reverence during the Chhath festival.

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 Usha Arghya: Devotees, who had been observing a demanding 36-hour fast without food or water (Nirjala Vrat) since Sunday night, gathered before dawn to offer a final set of prayers and offerings to the rising sun.

Parana: Following the morning offering, devotees symbolically broke their fast (Parana) by consuming the sacred prasad, marking the successful completion of the Vrat (vow).Also Read; “IMF Projects 4.5% GDP Growth for Asia in 2025 Amid Trade Tensions and Tech Resilience”

Official Greetings: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious conclusion of the festival. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he lauded the discipline and devotion of the worshippers and wished that the "boundless grace of Chhathi Maiya keep the lives of countrymen forever illuminated."

The festival, which celebrates the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya for granting health, prosperity, and well-being, is renowned for its strict rituals and the deep sense of community and social harmony it fosters at the ghats.