Devotees perform rituals during celebrations of Chhath Puja festival, at Sanjay Lake in New Delhi. Many men carried wicker baskets on their heads, heavy with items used in the ritual worship while the more adventurous ones chose to cover the distance prostrating on their bare chests (dandvat). (Photo credit: PTI)
While the most important aspect of Day 3 of Chhath is the Sandhya Arghya, the celebration of the third day of Chhath is mainly spent preparing the special prasad - often consisting of a bamboo basket decorated with fruits, Thekua and rice laddus. Chhath Puja 2023 Sandhya Arghya Timings: Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow; Check City-Wise Sunset Time for the Evening Offerings During Chhath Mahaparv.
On the third day of Chhath Puja festival, devotees observe the traditional ritual of Sandhya Arghya, offering prayers to the setting sun. All details inside.