- Chhath festival kicks off in Pune with Nahai Khai: The vibrant festival of Chhath, deeply rooted in folk faith, has begun in Pune with the observance of Nahai Khai. Participants are focusing on purity and sanctity while consuming gourd vegetable, gram dal, and rice.
- Importance of traditional foods: The first day of the Chhath festival highlights the significance of consuming specific foods like gourd vegetable, gram dal, and rice (bhaat). Participants believe in the importance of these traditional foods during the festival.
- Four days of celebration: The Chhath festival in Pune will span four days, starting with Nahai Khai and culminating with the offering of arghya to the rising sun on November 8. The festival includes rituals like Kharna, Arghyadan, and Parana, celebrating the rich cultural heritage associated with Chhath Puja.
- Focus on sanctity and purity: Participants in the Chhath festival in Pune are paying special attention to maintaining purity and sanctity throughout the preparation and consumption of traditional foods. The festival emphasizes the importance of these rituals and traditions.
- Conclusion of the festivities: The Chhath festival in Pune will conclude with the rituals of Parana after the morning Arghya on November 8. Participants will come together to celebrate the rich cultural heritage associated with Chhath Puja and bid farewell to the festival with these final rituals.
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