CM Vishnu Deo Sai Extends Chhath Puja Greetings to Chhattisgarh
Synopsis
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended warm Chhath Puja greetings to the state's residents on November 15, 2026, honouring women devotees' rigorous fasts and invoking blessings of Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev for peace and prosperity.
Key Takeaways
CM Vishnu Deo Sai extended Chhath Puja greetings to all residents of Chhattisgarh on November 15, 2026 .
He described Chhath as a festival of faith, devotion and dedication holding 'a special place in Chhattisgarh's culture.' The message specifically honoured mothers and sisters who observe rigorous fasts for family welfare and children's future.
CM Sai invoked blessings of Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev for happiness, peace and prosperity for every family.
The post closed with 'Jai Johar' , the traditional Chhattisgarhi salutation, alongside 'Chhathi Maiya ki Jai.'
As the glow of earthen lamps meets the setting sun across riverbanks and water bodies, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Chhath Puja 2026, calling it a pavan mahaparv (sacred grand festival) of faith and devotion.
In his message posted on Sunday, November 15, CM Sai wrote: 'Heartfelt congratulations and infinite good wishes to all residents of the state on the auspicious grand festival of Chhath, the festival of public faith. This grand festival of reverence, devotion and dedication holds a special place in the culture of Chhattisgarh as well.'
Mothers and Sisters at the Heart of the Vrat
CM Sai specifically acknowledged the central role women play in the observance, noting that 'mothers and sisters keep a rigorous fast with the wish for the happiness, prosperity of their family and the bright future of their children.' He described their 'unbreakable faith and dedication' as the force that makes the festival truly significant.
The post concluded with a traditional prayer — that Chhathi Maiya and Surya Dev (the Sun God) bless every family with happiness, peace and prosperity — and signed off with the characteristic Chhattisgarhi salutation 'Jai Johar!' followed by 'Chhathi Maiya ki Jai!'
Chhath's Quiet Roots in Chhattisgarh's Cultural Landscape
Chhath Puja, observed with greatest fervour across Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and migrant communities nationwide, has a steady and growing presence in Chhattisgarh — a state that shares cultural and demographic threads with its eastern neighbours. The four-day festival centres on rigorous fasting, ritual bathing, and offerings of arghya (water and milk) to the rising and setting sun, making it one of the few festivals that venerates the sun directly without an idol.
For state leaders, the occasion is an important moment to affirm solidarity with communities that carry this tradition, and CM Sai's message — delivered in Hindi with the tribal greeting 'Jai Johar' — deliberately bridges Chhattisgarh's indigenous cultural identity with the broader pan-Indian festival calendar.
Point of View
Sai signals outreach to both the state's migrant and eastern-origin communities and its indigenous tribal population. The specific mention of women's fasts elevates the message beyond ceremonial boilerplate, lending it a social-recognition dimension. Across BJP-ruled states, this pattern of personalised, culturally layered festival messaging has become a consistent instrument of grassroots connect.
NationPress
15 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did CM Vishnu Deo Sai post about Chhath Puja?
CM Vishnu Deo Sai posted Chhath Puja greetings to extend wishes to the people of Chhattisgarh and acknowledge the festival's cultural and spiritual significance in the state.
Is Chhath Puja celebrated in Chhattisgarh?
Yes, Chhath Puja is observed in Chhattisgarh, particularly among communities with roots in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh, and holds growing cultural importance in the state.
What is the significance of Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, involving rigorous fasting, ritual bathing and offerings, primarily performed by women for family welfare and children's well-being.
What does 'Jai Johar' mean?
'Jai Johar' is a traditional greeting used in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, rooted in the tribal and indigenous cultural heritage of the region, expressing respect and solidarity.
When is Chhath Puja in 2026?
CM Sai's greetings were posted on November 15, 2026, coinciding with the Chhath Puja observance period that year, tagged under #ChhathPuja2026.
