Chhath Festival Begins in Mithilanchal with 'Nahay-Khay'

Janakpurdham. The great festival of faith and devotion, Chhath, has begun in Mithilanchal today, shortly after the Diwali festivities subsided. The festival's hustle and bustle have increased in the villages, towns, and markets of Mithila with the observance of the 'Nahay-Khay' ritual on the first day of Chhath today.

Local residents are busy with tasks ranging from cleaning their homes and courtyards to constructing Chhath ghats, shopping for puja materials, and preparing offerings. This four-day festival involves the worship of the Sun God and Goddess Shashti. Devotees observe the Chhath fast with prayers for the happiness, peace, prosperity of their families, and the long life of their children.