SaralnamaChhath Puja's second day saw devotees in Samastipur perform Kharna, starting their 36-hour waterless fast. They prepared traditional dishes like kheer and wheat rotis on clay stoves. Nilam Rai, fasting for 18 years, shared her faith in Chhathi Maiya's power. Markets bustled with people buying puja items and fruits. Soup and baskets for offerings were pricier than last year, selling for ₹100-120 and ₹350-600 respectively. To celebrate Chhath at home, prepare kheer with jaggery and serve it with wheat rotis, radish, and sev. (Updated 26 Oct 2025, 20:49 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Chhath Puja's second day saw devotees in Samastipur perform Kharna, starting their 36-hour waterless fast
- They prepared traditional dishes like kheer and wheat rotis on clay stoves
- Nilam Rai, fasting for 18 years, shared her faith in Chhathi Maiya's power