Hyderabad: Known as one of Bihar’s most sacred and vibrant festivals, Chhath Puja found a heartfelt celebration far from its traditional home at Sunnam Cheruvvu in Borabanda, Hyderabad — where the local Bihari community gathered in large numbers to honour the Sun God.

The event, marked by devotion and unity, was organised with immense dedication by J. Raghu Raj Goud, the local temple dharamakartha, and his wife Sandhya Rani, whose efforts brought the community together in a truly festive spirit.

As dusk fell, the tranquil lake turned radiant with hundreds of diyas shimmering on the water’s surface. Women dressed in colourful saris offered arghya (prayers) to the setting sun, holding bamboo baskets filled with fruits, sugarcane, and traditional thekua. The chants of ‘Chhathi Maiya ki Jai

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