Kathmandu, Oct 27 (PTI) Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Sunday visited Gaurighat situated on the bank of Bagmati river near Pashupatinath Temple to offer ‘arghya’ — a ritual offering of sacred water and prayers — to the setting Sun on the occasion of the Chhath festival.

Monday was the main day of the four-day festival mainly observed in Terai, the southern plains of Nepal. The festival is observed in the Madhesh province in southern Nepal in a grand manner.

Accompanied by First Lady Sabita Paudel, the president also paid homage to the Sun God and his consort, ‘Chhathi Maiya’.

The four-day Chhath festival, dedicated to the Sun God is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Devotees offer 'arghya' to the setting Sun on Sunday evening and to the rising Sun on Monda

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