Chhatt festival concludes with offerings to Sun God

JANAKPURDHAM, Nov 2: The Chhath festival came to an end on the fourth day of celebrations early this morning with the fast-observers and others offering argha to the rising Sun.



After the offering to the Sun god, the fast-observers take the Prasad and thereby break their fast known locally as ‘Paran’. [break]



It is widely believed that worshipping Sun god helps cure skin-related diseases and also bring you the happiness of children and wealth.



Observing of the Chhath festival, linked with good health and long-life, carries many scientific and astrological facts.



A large number of people with most of them in their new costume for the festival had gathered at the beautifully decorated lakes and ponds in Janakpur since crack of the dawn today.

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