Patna: Every year, Chhath Puja is a grand affair at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav's residence. His wife Rabri Devi has been celebrating the four-day festival for decades now. Even though she isn't keeping well, she is going ahead with the arduous 36-hour fast and participate in the grand festivities at their Patna home where politicians and leaders of different faith are regularly invited for celebrations.
Three-time Chief Minister of Bihar, 61-year-old Rabri Devi is diabetic and suffers from acute spine problem. But she has expressed her intent to observe the fast and also offer "arghya" to the setting and rising Sun god as part of the Chhath rituals. The ceremonies will be performed at the makeshift pond at their 10, Circular Road, sprawling bungalow.
She had skipped celebrations last year and announced that she would celebrate Chhath only after her two sons -- Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, who were ministers in the previous Grand Alliance government -- get married.
"Rabri Devi's Chhath festivities are attended by politicians, irrespective of party affiliations, and people from all faiths and communities. The 'prasad' offered during the festival is also very popular," said RJD leader Chandeshwar Prasad.
This is followed by "kharna", when "kheer", sweetened milk-rice porridge, is cooked and distributed among neighbours, friends and relatives.
(With inputs from IANS)
Three-time Chief Minister of Bihar, 61-year-old Rabri Devi is diabetic and suffers from acute spine problem. But she has expressed her intent to observe the fast and also offer "arghya" to the setting and rising Sun god as part of the Chhath rituals. The ceremonies will be performed at the makeshift pond at their 10, Circular Road, sprawling bungalow.
She had skipped celebrations last year and announced that she would celebrate Chhath only after her two sons -- Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav, who were ministers in the previous Grand Alliance government -- get married.
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"Rabri Devi's Chhath festivities are attended by politicians, irrespective of party affiliations, and people from all faiths and communities. The 'prasad' offered during the festival is also very popular," said RJD leader Chandeshwar Prasad.
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This is followed by "kharna", when "kheer", sweetened milk-rice porridge, is cooked and distributed among neighbours, friends and relatives.
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(With inputs from IANS)
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