Chandigarh, 15.11.26-: Celebrating the spirit of faith, devotion and gratitude towards nature, Bihar Foundation, Punjab and Chandigarh Centre, organised a grand Chhath Puja celebration at Sector 52, Chandigarh. Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria attended the event as the Chief Guest and offered Arghya to the setting Sun along with devotees, praying for peace, prosperity and well-being of all.

Dr. Rupesh Singh, President of Bihar Foundation, led the celebrations and welcomed the devotees. He said the Foundation is committed to connecting the people from Bihar and Purvanchal living in Chandigarh and the Tricity with their cultural roots, traditions and religious heritage. He added that Chhath Puja is not merely a religious festival but also a symbol of cultural identity, collective faith and social harmony.

Among the prominent guests present were DIG Chandigarh Police Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Special DGP Punjab Amit Prasad (IPS), Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi National University, Patiala, Jai Shankar Singh, and Acharya Manish. Foundation members Devender Singh Guddu, Neeraj Singh, Pallav Kumar and Subodh Kumar were also present.

Addressing the gathering, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said, "Chhath Puja is one of the most sacred festivals of Indian culture and folk faith. It inspires us to respect nature, the Sun and water, while embracing values of discipline, cleanliness, devotion and social unity."

Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Its rituals include Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. Offering prayers to both the setting and rising Sun symbolises gratitude, devotion and respect for nature.

Internationally acclaimed flautist Ustad Dr. Mujtaba Hussain added a musical touch to the celebrations with his soulful performance, enhancing the devotional atmosphere.