The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu has sent her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chhath Puja.

In a message, the President has said, "On the occasion of Chhath Puja, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all fellow citizens living in India and abroad.

Chhath Puja is an occasion when we express our reverence, affection and gratitude towards mother Nature. Offering Arghya to the Sun God, devotees begin their day with a rigorous fast and worship the sun and rivers. The fast culminates in a holy bath in the water bodies and worshiping the nature. This festival is a unique example of mutual harmony between human beings and the nature.

On this year's Chhath Puja, may people's wishes get fulfilled, and everyone stays healthy and happy.

Let us take this opportunity to pledge that we will make our water resources and environment pollution-free”.