Chhath festival is being celebrated today in different parts of the country with religious fervour and gaiety. Large number of devotees are offering prayers to the rising sun at the banks of rivers and other water bodies. It is one of the most popular festivals of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Chhath ghats on the banks of rivers and other water bodies have been decorated with beautiful lightnings across Bihar. Sacred folk songs of the festival could be heard at every nook and corner.<br/><br/>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the occasion of Chhath puja. In a tweet, Mr Modi wished that Goddess Chhath will brings happiness and prosperity in everyone's life.

Chhath festival is being celebrated today in different parts of the country with religious fervour and gaiety. Large number of devotees are offering prayers to the rising sun at the banks of rivers and other water bodies. It is one of the most popular festivals of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Chhath ghats on the banks of rivers and other water bodies have been decorated with beautiful lightnings across Bihar. Sacred folk songs of the festival could be heard at every nook and corner.