PATNA, Nov. 14 -- Chhath Puja is being celebrated in 52 of the state's 60 jails across 33 of its 38 districts this year, officials said on Friday. A total of 1,215 inmates, including 613 men and 602 women, are observing the four-day ritual, which began Friday. During the festival, devotees worship and offer prayers to the Sun God, as per officials. About 431 inmates are observing the Chhath fast for the first time, jail officials said on Friday. The jail administration has arranged to facilitate the rituals inside the perimeter walls of jails while respecting the prisoners' religious beliefs and sentiments. At Patna's Adarsh Central Jail, Beur, 21 male and 16 female inmates were performing Chhath Puja, said Prabhat Kumar Sinha, jail superintendent. Jails without ponds had been provided tubs for the rituals. Chhath songs were also being broadcast through jail radio services, the official added....