CM Nayab Saini Wishes Devotees on Chhath Puja Sandhya Arghya
Synopsis
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini offered Sandhya Arghya greetings on the third day of Chhath Puja, blessing fasting devotees and their families with peace and prosperity — reflecting the festival's growing presence among migrant communities across Haryana.
Key Takeaways
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini posted Chhath Puja greetings on 15 November 2026 .
He specifically addressed Sandhya Arghya , the sunset offering on the festival's third day.
Saini prayed for Chhathi Maiya's blessings of happiness, peace, and prosperity for all families.
Chhath Puja is rooted in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand but has grown significantly in Haryana due to migration.
Saini has served as Haryana Chief Minister since March 2024 and regularly posts festival greetings on social media.
As the golden hour descended on rivers and waterbodies across Haryana, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini extended warm wishes to fasting devotees on the occasion of Sandhya Arghya — the evening offering that marks the third and most visually stirring day of Chhath Puja.
Posting on Sunday, 15 November 2026, Saini addressed the vratis (fasting devotees) — primarily women — with heartfelt greetings: 'लोक आस्था, पवित्रता और पारिवारिक मंगलकामना के महापर्व' ('the great festival of folk faith, purity and family well-being'). He prayed that Chhathi Maiya's blessings remain with every family and that homes be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.
Sandhya Arghya: the heart of Chhath
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, observed through rigorous fasting and ritual offerings — arghya — made at the water's edge at both sunset and sunrise. Sandhya Arghya, the sunset offering on day three, is the festival's most iconic moment: rows of devotees standing knee-deep in rivers and ponds, hands raised to the sinking sun, brass vessels glinting in the last light.
Chhath's quiet spread across Haryana
Chhath has its deepest roots in Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, but decades of migration have carried it far beyond those borders. In Haryana, significant communities from these states have made the festival a visible and growing presence — from the ghats of Faridabad to the ponds of Panipat. For Chief Ministers of states like Haryana, acknowledging Chhath is both a cultural gesture and a practical outreach to a large, devout constituency.
Saini, a BJP leader who has served as Haryana's Chief Minister since March 2024, is a regular voice on social media during major festivals — a pattern common among state leaders who use platforms like X to signal inclusivity toward communities whose traditions originate elsewhere but whose roots are now firmly local.
Point of View
Public endorsements from state leaders increasingly serve a dual purpose: affirming cultural identity and consolidating community loyalty ahead of future electoral cycles.
NationPress
15 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandhya Arghya in Chhath Puja?
Sandhya Arghya is the evening offering to the setting sun on the third day of Chhath Puja — considered the festival's most sacred ritual, performed by fasting devotees standing in water.
Why is Chhath Puja celebrated in Haryana?
Large migrant communities from Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand have settled in Haryana over decades, bringing Chhath Puja traditions with them and making it a widely observed festival in cities like Faridabad and Panipat.
Who is Nayab Singh Saini?
Nayab Singh Saini is a BJP leader who has served as the Chief Minister of Haryana since March 2024.
What are the four days of Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja spans four days: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya (evening offering to the setting sun), and Usha Arghya (morning offering to the rising sun).
What did Nayab Saini say for Chhath Puja 2026?
CM Nayab Singh Saini wished all fasting devotees on the occasion of Sandhya Arghya, praying that Chhathi Maiya's blessings remain with every family and that homes be filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.
