Chhath Puja Celebrations at Surya Mandir in Garkha Bazaar
All the Chhath Ghats are ready with offerings for the first arghya. On this day, a special puja is held at the largest Surya Mandir in Northern Bihar. This 45-foot long temple is located on the banks of the Gandaki River in the Saran district. It is believed that all wishes of those who perform Chhath Puja here are fulfilled, drawing devotees from far and wide to participate in the festival.
Construction and Significance of Surya Mandir
The construction of Surya Mandir began in 2013 under the guidance of Sant Shreedhar Das Ji Maharaj. The idol was consecrated on May 28, 2015, with the support of the villagers during the Markandey Mahayagna. Alongside police presence, security measures are taken to ensure the smooth conduct of Chhath Puja. The temple looks magnificent, especially when the Gandaki River flows with water, with Lord Mahadev at Kailash Ashram and Surya Dev in his chariot enchanting devotees.
Chhath Puja Celebrations in Bihar
Chhath Puja, the grandest festival of faith, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by devotees from Bihar and other states. The festival occurs twice a year, once in Kartik month and the other in Chaitra month. Due to the summer season, the festival is less elaborate, but the devotion remains strong. From bustling markets to beautifully decorated ghats, the entire state comes together to celebrate Chhath Puja with their families and loved ones.
छपरा के अभय पांडेय के सूर्य मंदिर में छठ पर्व की खास पूजा होती है, जिसे सारण जिले के गरखा बाजार के किनारे स्थित यह मंदिर मान्यता है कि यहां पर छठ पर्व करने से सभी मनोकामनाएं पूरी होती हैं। 2013 में बना यह मंदिर अनोखा और प्रसिद्ध है, और छठ पर्व पर श्रद्धालु यहां आकर पूजा करते हैं। छठ पर्व के अवसर पर बिहार के लोग अपने परिवार के साथ यहां आते हैं और पर्व मनाते हैं।
