New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended heartfelt wishes to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Sandhya Arghya of the Chhath Mahaparv.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens for the Sandhya Arghya of the Chhath Mahaparv. May this sacred occasion, dedicated to worshipping nature, bring renewed awareness and vitality to everyone, and further strengthen harmony in society. May everyone's life be illuminated by the grace of the Sun God. Jai Chhathi Maiya!."

The four-day Hindu festival of Chhath Puja begins with Nahay Khay, the first ritual, during which devotees take a holy bath and prepare a traditional meal comprising Arwa rice, chana dal and lauki (bottle gourd).

The rit...