SaralnamaThe Chhath Puja festival starts on with the Nahay-Khay ritual. Markets are bustling with people buying pumpkins, rice, fruits, and vegetables for the four-day celebration. Prices have increased slightly, with pumpkins costing ₹40-60 per piece. Coconuts are selling for ₹100-150 per pair, while sieves range from ₹160-260 per pair. The festival honors the sun god through fasting and prayers. Devotees will prepare special prasad of pumpkin and rice to mark the beginning of this major festival of faith. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 02:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Chhath Puja festival starts on 25 Nov 2023 with the Nahay-Khay ritual
- Markets are bustling with people buying pumpkins, rice, fruits, and vegetables for the four-day celebration
- Prices have increased slightly, with pumpkins costing ₹40-60 per piece