Assam CM offers prayers on occasion of Chhath Puja at Pandu Ghat

By Assam Rising Last updated Oct 31, 2022

Assam CM offers prayers on occasion of Chhath Puja at Pandu Ghat

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Pandu Ghat and took part in rituals and festivities of the Chhath Puja on Monday morning.

Taking to Twitter, CM Sarma wrote, “Felt blessed to have visited Pandu Port Ghat on the bank of Brahmaputra & spend time with devotees of Chhath Maiyya.”

Felt blessed to have visited Pandu Port Ghat on the bank of Brahmaputra & spend time with devotees of Chhath Maiyya. It was really a divine feeling to be flanked by the devout performing #ChhathPuja.

Prayed to Chhath Maiya for joy, peace & prosperity for all.#JaiChhathiMaiya pic.twitter.com/MT2Vi4p523
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) October 31, 2022

“It was really a divine feeling to be flanked by the devout performing #ChhathPuja. Prayed to Chhath Maiya for joy, peace & prosperity for all”, he added.

The celebration of worshiping the Sun and Chhathi Maiya is observed with strict planning. However, this year, the Chhath festival began on Friday with Nahay Khay (Chaturthi) when devotees take a holy dip.