PM Modi extends 'greetings and tributes' as four-day Chhath Puja festivities begin with 'Nahay-Khay'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, October 25 extended wishes on the occasion of Chhath Puja. The four-day Chhath Puja festivities kicked off with ‘Nahay-Khay’ and devotees were seen performing rituals on the first day today. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “With the holy ritual of Nahay-Khay, the four-day grand festival of Chhath begins auspiciously from today. My heartiest best wishes to the devotees across the country including Bihar. My greetings and tributes to all the observers of the fast!” In another post, he commented, “I am grateful that I got an opportunity to go to Begusarai just yesterday. Bihar Kokila Sharda Sinha ji had a close association with Begusarai. Sharda Sinha ji and many folk artists of Bihar connected the festival of Chhath with a different sentiment through their songs.” He added, “Today, on this great festival, I am sharing with you all such songs of Chhathi Maiya, on hearing which everyone will be enthralled.” Chhath Puja 2025: Tithi, sunrise, sunset and shubh muhurat time According to Drik Panchang, the four-day festivities on October 28 will be dedicated to Sun God. While the festival will be officially celebrated on October 27, Monday, it is important to note the tithi, sunrise, sunset and shubh muhurat time mentioned below. Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day – 6:30 AM Sunset on Chhath Puja Day – 5:46 PM Shashthi Tithi Begins – 6:04 AM on October 27 Shashthi Tithi Ends – 7:59 AM on October 28 Chhath Puja Meaning Chhath Puja is known by various names, such as Chha, Shashti, Chha, Chha, Dala Puja and Dala Chhath. Celebrated after Diwali or Tihar, to the sixth day of the lunar month of Kartika, it is the time when Lord Surya is worshiped to seek blessings for a prosperous and progressive life.