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An auspicious start to the four-day festival dedicated to sun worship and cultural devotion
Guwahati, Assam - 17 November, 2023: In a gesture of warmth and cultural embrace, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media platform X to convey his heartfelt wishes to all devotees and their families on the occasion of the first day of Chhath Puja, a sacred and four-day-long festival known for its devotion to sun god, Lord Surya.
The Chief Minister's post on 17 November , 2023 highlighted the significance of the 'Nahay Khay' ritual, which marks the initiation of Chhath Puja celebrations. Sarma extended his best wishes to all the fasting individuals and their families participating in this holy event.
In his social media post, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed:
सूर्योपासना एवं लोक आस्था के चार दिवसीय पावन महापर्व #छठ_पूजा के पहले दिन 'नहाय खाय' के अवसर पर सभी व्रतियों एवं परिवार जनों को मेरी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
भगवान सूर्य देव एवं छठी मइया सभी व्रतियों की मनोकामनाएं पूर्ण करें और सबका जीवन सुख, समृद्धि और ख़ुशियों से परिपूर्ण हो।🙏
#ChhathPuja #छठ_महापर्व
Chhath Puja, a festival deeply rooted in the worship of the sun god, is a time when devotees express gratitude for the life-sustaining energy of the sun. The Chief Minister's message encapsulates the cultural significance and fervor associated with this auspicious occasion.
As devotees across the state engage in various rituals and prayers during the four-day celebration, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's gesture of sharing blessings resonates with the spirit of unity and cultural harmony.
The Chief Minister's social media post not only conveys his best wishes but also reflects the importance of preserving and celebrating cultural traditions. As the Chhath Puja festivities continue, the spirit of communal harmony and devotion shines brightly in the hearts of the people.