Cooperators of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh participated in the Chhath celebrations and offered payers to the Sun God on the occasion. While Biscomaun Chairman Sunil Singh has mailed some photographs of the event, IFFCO MD Dr U S Awasthi tweeted to greet everyone on the auspicious occasion.
This Chhath was special for Sunil Singh as the Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav visited his home along with his mother former Chief Minister of the State Mrs Rabri Devi. A jubilant Biscomaun Chairman wrote” the first former woman Chief Minister of the State visits the home of Biscomaun Chairman on the occasion of Kharana.”
Earlier, TV cameras used to jostle among themselves to capture Rabri Devi while she offered ‘argha” to the Sun God.
It used to be common sight; Lalu Prasad Yadav standing by her side and the two use to present iconic image of Chhath Puja so far.
For the first time in 35 years she had left her abode to participate in the function elseware, writes Sunil.
Chhath is an important festival falling on the fourth day after Diwali and are celebrated over four days.
Devotees worship the Sun god and rigorously fast and abstain from even drinking water; take holy baths and offer prayers to the rising and setting sun on these days. The Sun is believed to be the healer of many severe health conditions.
