In Bihar, the main ritual of Chhath Puja celebrations, the Sandhya Arghya, will take place today with offerings of oblations to the setting Sun. Devotees will offer prayers to the Sun God standing in waist-deep water at different Chhath ghats on the banks of rivers, ponds, reservoirs and other water bodies.<br />''<br />''A large number of devotees and people gathered on the banks of the Ganga river in the capital city of Patna to perform Chhath Puja. All preparations are in place for Sandhya Arghya on the banks of Gandak, Koshi, Punpun, Sone, Mahananda, Bagmati and other rivers across the state. The second Arghya known as Ushakalin Arghya will be offered to the rising Sun tomorrow. With this, the four-day festival will come to an end tomorrow.<br />''<br />''The enthusiasm of Chhath Puja, the most sacred festival of the state is sweeping across the state.  The Chhath Puja which symbolises purity, self-discipline and continuity of life has great significance in society. In Bihar, people from all walks of life can be seen helping each other during the Puja celebrations.  All sections and religions of society ensure their participation during the Chhath Puja.<br />''<br />''Akashvani Correspondent report :<br />''Devotees across the State will offer Sandhya Arghya to the setting Sun today. The met department has forecast for dry weather and the sky will remain clear in the state. In view of huge gatherings near rivers, traffic advisory has been issued in Patna and other major cities. Commuters have been advised to avoid those roads which connect the Chhath Ghats. The use of firecrackers has been banned during the gathering near Puja places. Plying of private boats in rivers has also been restricted. Besides the deployment of local divers, the NDRF and SDRF personnel have been stationed at Chhath Ghats with motorized boats. Devotees from Nepal have also gathered to perform Chhath Puja near bordering West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Supaul, Araria and other districts. The famous Sun temples of Deo, Aungari Dham and Oolark at Aurangabad, Nalanda and Patna are also witnessing a massive turnout of devotees from different parts of the state. <br />