Priyanka Gandhi extends greetings on occasion of Chhath Puja

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday shared a verse of a song and extended greetings on the occasion of the auspicious Chhath Puja.
In a post on X, the Congress leader wrote, "Dukhwa mitayi Chhathi Maiya, rauwe aasra hamar... Heartfelt greetings on the great festival of Surya Dev and Chhathi Ma's worship, nature worship, and folk faith, 'Chhath Puja.' On this sacred occasion, I bow to all the devotees observing the fast. May Chhathi Maiya bring happiness, peace, and prosperity into everyone's lives. Jai Chhathi Maiya."

दुखवा मिटाईं छठी मइया, रउवे असरा हमार
सबके पुरावेली मनसा, हमरो सुन लीं पुकार

सूर्यदेव एवं छठी मां की उपासना, प्रकृति पूजा एवं लोक आस्था के महापर्व 'छठ पूजा' की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

इस पावन अवसर पर मैं सभी व्रतियों को नमन करती हूं। छठी मइया सभी के जीवन में सुख, शांति और समृद्धि… pic.twitter.com/g4g8fIRq8a

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) October 27, 2025

Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to the people on the occasion of Chhath Puja, wishing everyone happiness and prosperity.
In a post on X, President Murmu said, "On the sacred occasion of the great festival of Chhath Puja, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all my fellow countrymen. This festival is an opportunity to worship Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya and to express gratitude towards Mother Nature. My best wishes are that this festival brings happiness and prosperity into everyone's lives and inspires us towards environmental conservation."
The four-day Chhath Mahaparv, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, began on Saturday with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on Sunday, and today marks the Sandhya Arghya (evening arghya).

The festival will end with morning arghya on Tuesday.
This year, the festival is being celebrated from October 25 to 28, with rituals including Nahay-Khay on Chaturthi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha, Kharna on Panchami, Chhath Puja on Sashti, and the concluding Usha Arghya on Saptami.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the occasion of Chhath Puja, describing the festival as a reflection of the "deep unity" between culture, nature, and society. He noted that devotees from all sections of society come together at ghats, which he called the "most beautiful" example of India's social harmony. (ANI)