New Delhi: Devotees on Tuesday morning offered “Usha Arghya” to the rising Sun on the last day of Chhath Puja. The devotees reached the riverbanks to witness the rising Sun and to perform pooja. In Bihar, people flocked to the Patna Collectorate Ghat in Bihar to prepare for the “Usha Arghya.” The devotees carefully placed offerings, including flowers and fruits, in various locations at the ghat. Security personnel were present to ensure the smooth conduct of the “Usha Arghya.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings to people across the country on the auspicious conclusion of the four-day-long Chhath Puja, praying for the well-being and prosperity of all devotees.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his joy over the successful completion of the festival, which is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
भगवान सूर्यदेव को प्रात:कालीन अर्घ्य के साथ आज महापर्व छठ का शुभ समापन हुआ। चार दिवसीय इस अनुष्ठान के दौरान छठ पूजा की हमारी भव्य परंपरा के दिव्य दर्शन हुए। समस्त व्रतियों और श्रद्धालुओं सहित पावन पर्व का हिस्सा बने अपने सभी परिवारजनों का हृदय से अभिनंदन! छठी मइया की असीम कृपा से…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 28, 2025
“Today, the auspicious conclusion of the great festival of Chhath took place with the morning arghya offered to Lord Sun God. During this four-day ritual, we witnessed the divine glimpse of our grand tradition of Chhath Puja,” PM Modi posted on X.
The Prime Minister wished the devotees and festival observers of the festival, saying, “Heartfelt congratulations to all our family members who became part of this sacred festival, along with all the fasting devotees and devotees! May the boundless grace of Chhathi Maiya keep all your lives forever illuminated.”
Earlier Tuesday morning, devotees across the country offered ‘Usha Arghya’ to the rising Sun, marking the culmination of Chhath Puja. Thousands gathered along riverbanks, ponds, and ghats to perform rituals and seek blessings for prosperity and well-being.
In Delhi, the Yamuna Ghat witnessed heavy footfall as devotees offered arghya to the rising Sun. ITO’s Hathi Ghat was illuminated, with devotees performing the concluding rituals of Chhath amid hymns and chants.
Visuals from 4th day of Chhath Puja
#WATCH | Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performs #ChhathPuja rituals at Hathi Ghat near ITO. pic.twitter.com/YCBa3nC72V
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
#WATCH | Telangana: A large number of devotees gathered at Tank Bund in Hyderabad to perform #ChhathPuja this morning. pic.twitter.com/l3YZeDfvte
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
#WATCH | Varanasi, UP | Devotees throng Shastri Ghat to offer ‘Usha Arghya’ to the rising sun on the last day of #ChhathPuja. pic.twitter.com/ckoGPxhw7r
— ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2025
Devotees had gathered in large numbers on the ghats of Varanasi to perform the rituals of Chhath Puja on the last day. Devotees also thronged Shastri Ghat to offer prayers on the final day.
Conclusion of Chhath Puja
The four-day Chhath Mahaparv began on October 25 with the ritual of Nahay-Khay, followed by Kharna on October 26, Sandhya Arghya (evening offerings) on October 27, and concluded on October 28 with Usha Arghya (morning offerings). (ANI)