Patna, Nov. 15 -- The sweet aroma of freshly prepared thekua is filling households across Patna as devotees gear up for Sandhya Arghya, one of the most significant rituals of the four-day Chhath Puja festival, on Sunday.

With preparations underway across Bihar, families are busy preparing traditional offerings and observing age-old rituals dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. The festival is celebrated with prayers, fasting and offerings to the setting and rising Sun, seeking blessings for the health, prosperity and well-being of families.

Thekua, a traditional wheat-based sweet, holds special significance during Chhath Puja and is an essential offering made by devotees. Prepared in households using traditional methods, t...