Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, on Sunday  greeted the people on the occasion of Sandhya Arghya of Mahaparva Chhath. He also wished success to Team India ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 final against five-time world champions Australia. In a social media post on X, he said, "Praying next to Ganga ji and the rising Surya Devta ji. May this Festival of Chhath bring great joy and success to all and esp #TeamIndia today."<br />''<br />''Chhath Puja is mainly celebrated in the States of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh with great reverence. During the festival, people fast, bathe in the river, and  thank the Sun God for  the gift of life on earth and for fulfilling their wishes. Devotees offer sacrifices and pray for blessings to Goddess Chhath (Chhati Maiya) and Lord Surya (Sun).  It is believed that people's heartfelt wishes and prayers  bring blessings. During the period, only  foods that are considered pure are consumed, and cleanliness is especially important in this period. <br />