Fri Nov 08 00:05:42 UTC 2024: ## Nimkathana Celebrates Chhath Puja with Traditional Rituals
**Nimkathana, [Date]:** The vibrant festival of Chhath Puja was celebrated with traditional fervor in Nimkathana on Thursday evening. Devotees from the Bihari community offered prayers to the setting sun, marking the commencement of the four-day festival.
Young participants shared that they had observed a strict fast, abstaining from food and water since morning. The traditional offering of ‘thekua’, a sweet delicacy, was presented during the puja. The celebrations were held near the industrial area.
Chhath Puja, a significant festival in the Bihari culture, is dedicated to the Sun God and Goddess Chhathi, seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being. The festival is observed with elaborate rituals, including fasting, offering prayers, and preparing special delicacies.
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