It is a time to worship the sun god. The auspicious four-day festival of north India (Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh), Chhath Puja, which began on Wednesday.
In the six phases Bihar polls are taking place, politicians have taken off in the hectic election schedule to please the sun god.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD chief Lalu Prasad had taken two days off to observe the Chhath festival.
The four-day Chhath festival began Wednesday with millions of devotees who offer early morning prayers on the banks of rivers throughout the state. Chhath, celebrated six days after Diwali, dedicated to the sun god and is one of the most popular festivals of Bihar.
Married women and middle-aged men are prepared and fasting. People are going to make an offering to sunset Friday and sunrise Saturday to mark the end of Chhath.
This time, married women and men observe fast to please the sun god. The devotees offer prayers to the creation and rising sun on the occasion of Chhath puja.
colorful idols of the sun god riding his chariot with seven horses, a new attraction this year, were sold in the banks. Areas along the bank had been cleaned and decorated by the devotees.
In Chhath Puja celebrations have begun with great celebration, people are looking for Chhath Puja SMS and download songs Chhath puja.
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