Devotees Gather at Ghats to Observe Kharna Rituals on Chhath Puja Day Two
On the second day of the four-day Chhath Puja festival, large crowds of devotees gathered at Digha Ghat and Prayagraj's Sangam to perform the Kharna rituals. Participants observed traditional fasting, offered prayers, and consumed prasad of kheer and roti before beginning a 36-hour nirjala fast. The ceremonies included women lying prostrate in reverence and worshippers praying for family well-being, reflecting the festival's spiritual significance.
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republicworld broke this story on 14 Nov, 12:49 pm. Other outlets followed.