Congress Chief Kharge extends wishes to citizens on Chhath Puja

As the nation celebrates the auspicious festival of Chhath Puja, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday took to social media to extend his warm greetings to citizens. In a post on X, Kharge emphasized the significance of the festival, highlighting its connection to nature and devotion.

“Heartfelt greetings to all on the great festival of Chhath, dedicated to the importance of nature and devotion, emphasizing the values of faith, dedication, belief, and new creation, and the worship of Lord Sun, the source of energy,” Kharge said.

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Kharge highlighted a distinctive feature of Indian civilization, its equal reverence for both the rising and setting sun, reflecting the deep-rooted respect for nature in our cultural heritage.

“Our great civilization accords equal reverence and respect to both the setting and rising sun, which demonstrates how deeply and extensively nature is embedded in our Indian way of life,” he added.

Kharge prayed for the well-being and happiness of citizens, wishing that the festival infuses new energy, enthusiasm, and boundless joy into everyone’s life. “May this sacred occasion infuse new energy, enthusiasm, and boundless joy into everyone’s life—that is my sincere wish,” he said.

The festival of Chhath Puja is a significant occasion in the Indian calendar, celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm. It is a time for people to come together, offer prayers to the Sun God, and seek blessings for prosperity and happiness.