- Paying tribute to the rigorous penance, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion of those observing Chhath; wishing for happiness and prosperity
Ranchi: Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar and Chief Minister Hemant Soren have extended their heartfelt wishes to the people of the state and all those observing the Chhath fast on the occasion of ‘Kharna’—the second ritual of the grand festival of Chhath, which is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. Both leaders prayed to Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God (Bhagwan Bhaskar) to bestow happiness, peace, and prosperity upon everyone’s lives.
In a message shared on the social media platform ‘X’ on Saturday, Governor Santosh Gangwar expressed his hope that, through the blessings of Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God, the light of happiness, peace, and prosperity would spread into every home. He extended his ‘Kharna’ greetings to all the devotees.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Hemant Soren also took to ‘X’ to convey his ‘Kharna’ greetings to all those observing the Chhath fast and their families. He remarked that the grand festival of Chhath is not merely an occasion for faith and worship; it is a symbol of dedication toward one’s family, gratitude toward nature, and a remarkable tradition of worshipping the Sun.
खरना के पावन अवसर पर समस्त छठ व्रतियों एवं उनके परिवारजनों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
छठ महापर्व केवल आस्था और उपासना का पर्व नहीं, बल्कि परिवार के प्रति समर्पण, प्रकृति के प्रति कृतज्ञता और सूर्योपासना की अद्भुत परंपरा का प्रतीक है। छठ व्रतियों का कठिन तप, त्याग और निर्जला व्रत उनकी अटूट श्रद्धा और संकल्प को दर्शाता है।
भगवान भास्कर और छठी मईया सभी के जीवन में सुख, शांति और समृद्धि प्रदान करें।
जय छठी मईया! 🙏
— Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) November 14, 2026
The Chief Minister noted that the rigorous penance, sacrifices, and the nirjala (waterless) fast undertaken by the devotees reflect their steadfast faith and resolve. He prayed to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya to bring happiness, peace, and prosperity into everyone’s lives. He concluded his message by saying, “Jai Chhathi Maiya.”
