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4-day Chhath Puja concludes with prayers to the rising sun
 
Uttarpradesh 14 November(Agenecies)
Chhath festival celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern parts of Uttar Pradesh.

On fourth and final day of the festival, devotees across India offered 'arhgya' to the rising Sun marking the end of the festival.

On Tuesday evening, standing in knee-deep water at various ghats of rivers, ponds and water reservoirs, devotees paid oblations to the setting sun.

The Chhath festival also celebrated in Nepal.

Thousands of devotees gathered at the banks of various rivers, ponds and water reservoirs to celebrate the festival of Sun God.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari also participated in the festival and offered prayer to Sun God in Kathmandu.
 
 
 
 
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