Festive vibes of Chhath in Mithila (photos)
The festive atmosphere has started to take over areas like Janakpur, with crowds flocking to buy fruits and sweets for the occasion.
KATHMANDU: The preparations for the Chhath festival in the Mithila and Terai/Madhesh regions are in the final stages.
The festive atmosphere has started to take over areas like Janakpur, with crowds flocking to buy fruits and sweets for the occasion.
Shoppers are also seen buying essential items needed for the rituals of the four-day festival. On the first day of Chhath, devotees take a ritual bath and partake in ‘Arba-Arbain’ meals.
The second day involves the ‘Kharna’ ritual, where devotees consume a dish made of rice, sugar, and milk.
On the third day, preparations are made to offer prayers and worship to the setting sun at the riverbanks with the necessary ritual materials.
The fourth and final day marks the end of the festival with devotees offering ‘Arghya’ to the rising sun in the morning.
The Chhath festival, a significant celebration in the Mithila and Terai regions, brings together families and communities in a spirit of devotion and unity.
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