Palamu: Chhath Festival Enters Final Phase as Kharna Rituals Conclude

Devotees prepare for evening arghya to setting sun as four-day celebration continues

Key Points:

• Nahay-Khay marks beginning of sacred four-day festival across Palamu

• Thousands gather at dozen ghats along Koyal River for Kharna rituals

• 36-hour fast begins as devotees prepare for sunset arghya ceremony

MEDININAGAR – The Chhath Mahaparv reached a crucial phase with devotees completing Kharna rituals across urban and rural Palamu.

Worshippers gathered at various ghats for morning ceremonies.

“Devotees offered prayers at Koyal River with deep faith and devotion,” witnessed local residents.

The festivities spread across multiple locations.

Meanwhile, preparations began for evening arghya ceremonies.

Sacred Locations

Major celebrations occurred at Kachrawa Dam and Gursuti.

Shahpur and Chainpur Surya Temple ghats saw massive gatherings.

Devotees thronged Kandu Mohalla and Belwatika Pampukul ghats.

Festival Progress

The 36-hour fasting period commenced after Kharna.

Prasad distribution followed the morning rituals.

The festival concludes Friday with prayers to the rising sun.