The festival of Chhath is celebrated with fervour in several states especially in Bihar, while it was a public holiday in Delhi . This is a Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people on this occasion and said :-
"My greetings on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja. May the blessings of the Sun God brighten our lives with joy, peace and prosperity,"
"Bowing to sun, we should also take the pledge for cleanliness, purity and belief in nature along with the pledge of Swachh Bharat,"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people on this occasion and said :-
"My greetings on the auspicious occasion of Chhath Puja. May the blessings of the Sun God brighten our lives with joy, peace and prosperity,"
"Bowing to sun, we should also take the pledge for cleanliness, purity and belief in nature along with the pledge of Swachh Bharat,"