Bhubaneswar, Oct 28: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, along with his wife, performed Chhath Puja rituals at the Kuakhai River Ghat in Bhubaneswar today morning. The CM joined thousands of devotees in observing the festival, which is dedicated to the Sun God and is celebrated with great fervor across the state.

Majhi and his wife performed the customary rituals, offering prayers and offerings to the Sun, seeking blessings for prosperity, good health, and well-being. The event witnessed large-scale participation from people, with devotees gathering at river ghats to mark the fourth day of the festival.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participated in Chhath Puja at the AG Colony in Patna, Bihar. Expressing his devotion, Pradhan said that taking part in the rituals made him feel fortunate and spiritually enriched.

Chhath Puja, an important occasion for the people of Odisha and other parts of India, is known for its rigorous observance, which includes fasting, standing in water, and offering prayers at sunrise and sunset.

During the Chhath Puja celebrations, the atmosphere at various river ghats was filled with devotional hymns, the sounds of bows being struck, and the reverberations of traditional songs like "Kerwa Je Pharela Ghat Pe…" which created a spiritually charged and emotional environment. The ghats were meticulously decorated, enhancing the overall divine and devotional ambiance of the occasion.