Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Odisha CM Participates in Chhath Puja Concluding Rituals
The leader of Odisha state, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, went to a river on Tuesday.
He joined many other people who were celebrating a special festival called Chhath Puja.
They were all watching the sun rise and offering prayers to it.
The Chief Minister said he was praying for everyone in Odisha to be happy and for the state to do well.
This festival is a time when people come together and celebrate.
It started a few days ago and ends today, happening around the same time as another festival called Diwali.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in Chhath Puja on its concluding day.
He joined devotees on the banks of the Kuakhai river in Bhubaneswar to offer obeisance to the rising sun.
The ritual performed was 'Usha Arghya' to the rising sun.
Majhi offered prayers for the prosperity of the state and the happiness and peace of its people.
The four-day Chhath Puja festivities began on October 25 and concluded on October 28.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and devotees
- What
- Participated in Chhath Puja concluding rituals, offering obeisance to the rising sun.
- When
- On Tuesday, the concluding day of Chhath Puja
- Where
- On the banks of the Kuakhai river and other water bodies in Odisha.
- Why
- To observe the sacred festival and pray for the prosperity of the state and well-being of its people.
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Charan Majhi
- Event
- Chhath Puja Concluding Day
- Location
- Kuakhai River bank, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Ritual Performed
- Usha Arghya to the rising sun
- Date of Participation
- Tuesday