PM Narendra Modi Greets Nation Chhath Puja, Says May Everyone Receive Blessings of Chhathi Maiya

The Chhath began with the traditional rituals of 'Nahay-Khay'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that Chhathi Maiya will bless everyone.

Post Published By: Pradeep Tripathi

Updated : 13 November 2026, 12:07 PM IST

Devotees are observing the festival across the country to offer prayers to the Sun God. (Img: IANS)

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the countrymen on the beginning of the four-day Chhath Parva on Friday. The Chhath began with the traditional rituals of 'Nahay-Khay'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope that Chhathi Maiya will bless everyone.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt greetings to all fellow countrymen on the commencement of Chhath Mahaparv, the four-day sacred ritual of public faith and sun worship. Today is 'Nahay-Khay'. My salutations to all the fasting devotees (vratis). I pray that everyone receives the blessings of Chhathi Maiya."

लोक आस्था और सूर्य उपासना के चार दिवसीय पावन अनुष्ठान महापर्व छठ के शुभारंभ पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। आज नहाय-खाय है। सभी व्रतियों को मेरा नमन। सबको छठी मइया का आशीर्वाद मिले, यही कामना है।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2026

The four-day Chhath Puja begins today with Nahay-Khay, followed by other rituals: Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya.

HM Amit Shah Wishes People

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also greeted people and wished them blessings on the occasion.

In a post on X, he said, "The great festival of Chhath, rooted in people's faith, begins today with Nahay-Khay. Heartfelt wishes to everyone, especially those observing the Chhath fast, for Nahay-Khay. May Chhathi Maiya continue to shower her blessings on all."

लोक आस्था के महापर्व छठ का आरंभ आज नहाय-खाय से हो रहा है। सभी को, विशेषकर छठ व्रतियों को नहाय-खाय की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। छठी मैया सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनाए रखें।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 13, 2026

Chhath Begins Today

Devotees across the country are observing the festival and offering prayers to the Sun God.

Dedicated to Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, the festival celebrates purity and devotion, with families praying for health and well-being.

The schedule includes Kharna on November 14 and Sandhya Arghya (prayers to the setting sun) on November 15, concluding on November 16 with Usha Arghya to worship the rising sun.