The final day of Chhath Puja, a significant Hindu festival celebrated in Bihar, saw lakhs of devotees gather on Friday morning to offer prayers to the rising sun. The celebrations took place on the banks of the Ganga river and other water bodies across the state, with devotees offering ‘arghya’ (water offerings) to the sun god. Prominent figures like Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Chirag Paswan also participated in the festivities. The Patna district administration implemented safety measures at various ghats along the Ganges, including medical camps and increased security personnel, to ensure a safe environment for the devotees. The four-day festival, which began on November 5th with the ‘nahay-khay’ ritual, concluded with the sunrise prayers on Friday, marking the end of the auspicious occasion.