Raghubar Das Joins Devotees at Surya Mandir Ghat; City Immersed in Festive Fervour
Key Points:
- Unprecedented crowds throng Jamshedpur’s Chhath ghats for Chaiti Chhath
- Devotees offer Arghya to the setting sun amid traditional songs and prayers
- Former CM Raghubar Das attends celebrations at Surya Mandir Chhath Ghat
JAMSHEDPUR — Tens of thousands of devotees descended on the various Chhath ghats of the city on Tuesday to observe Chaiti Chhath, one of the most revered festivals in the region.
Male and female devotees observed the rigorous fast and gathered at the ghats in enormous numbers. All of them offered prayers to the Sun God with deep devotion and religious fervour.
The major ghats across the city had been decorated attractively for the occasion. The local administration had made extensive arrangements for the safety and convenience of the worshippers.
Fasting devotees offered Arghya to the setting sun, seeking prosperity, well-being and happiness for their families. The ghats reverberated with traditional Chhath folk songs throughout the evening, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Local administration and various social organisations played an active role in maintaining cleanliness, lighting and overall order at the ghats. The movement of devotees continued well past midnight, with the entire city appearing immersed in the devotion of the Chhath Mahaparva.
Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das was also present at the Surya Mandir Chhath Ghat during the celebrations.
Chaiti Chhath, observed in the Hindu month of Chaitra, is the lesser-known of the two annual Chhath observances. However, it holds equal religious significance for devotees. The more widely observed Kartik Chhath falls in October-November. Both involve a 36-hour waterless fast and are among the most demanding of Hindu rituals.
Jamshedpur, with its large population from Bihar and Jharkhand, has traditionally been one of the most enthusiastic cities for Chhath celebrations. The festival draws participants from across the city’s localities including Sonari, Sakchi, Kadma, and Telco.
