Chhath Puja: Over 40,000 migrants offer ‘ark’ to setting sun in Phagwara : The Tribune India

Join Whatsapp Channel

Chhath Puja: Over 40,000 migrants offer ‘ark’ to setting sun in Phagwara

Chhath Puja: Over 40,000 migrants offer ‘ark’ to setting sun in Phagwara

People offer prayers during the Chhath Puja celebrations in Phagwara.



Our Correspondent

Phagwara, November 19

Around 40,000 migrants, mostly from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, offered ‘ark’ to the setting sun along the waters of Chachoki distributary during the Chhath Puja celebrations here this evening. Thousands of migrants performed rituals along the Sutlej at Phillaur.

Religious fervour: A large number of devotees take part in the Chhath Puja celebrations at Bist Doab Canal in Jalandhar on Sunday. Photo: Sarabjit Singh

The water was streamed in specially for the occasion as the canal otherwise had been dry for the past several years with shrubs, filth and litter strewn in and around.

The water was also provided to Chachoki canal in Phagwara from a tube well installed near the canal in 2014. A mela-like atmosphere prevailed at the Chachoki canal on the periphery of Phagwara.

Politicians from various parties also thronged the venues to celebrate Chhath Puja.

Chhath is marked by rigorous fasting for two days during which even drinking of water is prohibited.

After the ‘ark’ to the setting Sun, a religious ceremony called ‘kosi’ would be held in homes with puja and Chhath hymns. Then ‘ark’ would be offered to the rising sun tomorrow after which the fast would be broken.

#Bihar #Phagwara #Uttar Pradesh


Top News

Two pilots killed as trainer aircraft crashes in Hyderabad

Two pilots killed as trainer aircraft crashes near Hyderabad in Telangana

Court of Inquiry ordered to ascertain the cause of accident

BJP's Mizoram chief Vanlalhmuaka says his party will be part of next govt in state

BJP's Mizoram chief Vanlalhmuaka says his party will be part of next govt in state

In the last assembly polls, held in 2018, the BJP had won on...

Lok Sabha proceeding adjourned till 12 noon over ‘cash for query’ case

Lok Sabha proceeding adjourned amid uproar over ‘cash for query’ issue

Winter Session likely to witness noisy scenes over the possi...


Cities

View All