Although Diwali has passed, people are now taking part in Chhath Puja celebrations. This important Hindu festival is mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Delhi and Mumbai.
The four-day festival began on November 17 and will end on November 20. Amid the festivities, an unfortunate tragedy in Bihar has attracted significant attention.
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- What happened in Bihar?
- Why were the locals terrified?
- How have the authorities reacted?
- Why is Chhath Puja celebrated?
What happened in Bihar?
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A terrifying event surprised the devotees gathered on the banks of the Gandak river in Gopalganj district. A huge crocodile can be seen strolling through the ocean in a recent video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). The crocodile was reportedly seen near Dumaria Ghat.
Why were the locals terrified?
The images caused concern among devotees who were planning to attend the river banks for Chhath Puja ceremonies.
Shortly after, local authorities issued guidelines urging worshipers to be cautious and avoid the stretch when approaching the river banks.
How have the authorities reacted?
The Gopalganj district administration has reportedly erected barricades along many ghats of the Gandak river to prevent visitors from entering deep waters. They have also placed signs along the river warning tourists about the alleged presence of crocodiles.
Why is Chhath Puja celebrated?
Surya, the Sun God, is worshiped in Chhath Puja. The event is often held in the month of Kartik of the Hindu calendar, which corresponds to October or November in the Gregorian calendar.
Devotees thank the Sun God and seek blessings of happiness, prosperity and well-being in this puja. Nahay Khay, Lohanda and Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya are among the four-day festivals.
Nahay Khay involves bathing in the water of the holy river. Fasting, special offerings and making ‘arghya’ or offerings to the rising and setting sun are part of the rituals. During this time, devotees, especially women, maintain strict fasts and worship the Sun God.
Watch the terrifying video here.
गोपालगंज में गंडक (नारायणी) नदी के डुमरिया छठ घ ाट पर उस समय अफरातफरी मच गई जब एक विशाल 2 दिखा. वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहा है. चार दिवसीय छठ महापर्व पर बड़ी संख्या में श्रद ्धालु घाट पर जाते हैं. डर का माहौल है. pic.twitter.com/2slQVmciTb
—Ajeet Kumar (@iajeetkumar) November 16, 2023
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Source: vtt.edu.vn