Thu Nov 07 22:57:30 UTC 2024: ## Chhath Puja Celebrated Across India: Bhojpuri Wishes and Messages Flood Social Media

**New Delhi, India** – The auspicious festival of Chhath Puja is being celebrated with great fervor across India. Today marks the third day of the four-day long festival, with devotees offering prayers to the Sun God.

While Chhath Puja is observed nationwide, it holds particular significance in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh, where the Bhojpuri language is predominantly spoken.

Social media platforms are abuzz with heartfelt messages and images wishing a “Happy Chhath Puja” in Bhojpuri, a testament to the festival’s cultural importance.

**Traditional Practices and Significance**

Chhath Puja begins with “Nहाय खाय,” followed by “खरना” on the second day. The third day sees devotees offering arghya (water offerings) to the setting sun.

Devotees observe strict fasting and abstain from consuming water during the festival. They decorate their homes and offer prayers to the Sun God for prosperity, well-being, and good health.

**Bhojpuri Wishes and Messages**

Here are some popular Chhath Puja wishes in Bhojpuri:

* “नारियल-केरवा घोउदवा, साजल नदिया किनार सुनिहा अरज छठी मईया, बढ़े कुल-परिवार घाट सजेवली मनोहर, मईया तोरा भगती अपार ।” (Coconut and banana offerings, sparkling river banks, prayers to you, Mother Chhathi, our family and the ghats are adorned, your devotion is immense.)

* “छठी माई के बरतिया बड़ा पावन बा, भक्तन के दिल में बसे इनकर सावन बा, सूरज देव के अरघ के लीला निराला, हर घर में छठी माई के उजाला।” (Mother Chhathi’s blessings are sacred, they reside in the hearts of her devotees, the offering to the Sun God is a unique spectacle, Mother Chhathi’s light fills every home.)

**A Time for Unity and Faith**

Chhath Puja is a time for family and community gatherings, where people come together to celebrate their faith and seek blessings from the Sun God.

As the festival continues, social media is expected to be flooded with even more heartfelt messages and images in Bhojpuri, showcasing the vibrant cultural heritage of this important festival.

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