NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Nahay-Khaay, marking the beginning of Chhath Puja — a festival symbolising tradition, faith, and social harmony.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media platform X, saying, “Heartiest greetings to everyone on the occasion of 'Nahay-Khaay' of Chhath Puja, a celebration of tradition, faith and social harmony. I pray to Chhathi Maiya for everyone's happiness and prosperity."
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also conveyed her wishes and said, "Chhath, the grand festival of Sun worship, which begins with Nahay-Khaay, is a practice of purity, discipline, and self-control. The folk culture of Bihar has created a philosophy of life in this festival, where nature and faith are bound together. On this sacred occasion of Nahay-Khaay, may Chhathi Maiya bestow happiness, peace, and prosperity on all families. May the Sun god give new light to India with his energy, and may this folk tradition continue to show the entire country the path of unity, discipline, and self-reliance."