Ekma/Manjhi (Saran). On the occasion of Chhath Puja, the great festival of folk faith, Manjhi block chief representative and state president of Indian Inclusive Party Rajesh Prasad took a commendable initiative to help the needy devotees. On Saturday, worship material was distributed among hundreds of Chhath devotees in a program organized at the residence of Block Chief Kamala Devi in Saryupar village.
During this time, a large number of male and female devotees arrived with their families from various villages of Manjhi block. Rajesh Prasad distributed various essential ingredients used in Chhath Puja including soup made from bamboo, seasonal fruits, coconut among the devotees.
The faces of the needy devotees lit up after receiving the puja material. Appreciating this initiative, the devotees said that in the time of inflation, they have got a lot of relief by getting the necessary materials for Chhath Puja. Now they will be able to perform the ritual of worshiping Chhathi Maiya and offering Arghya to Lord Bhaskar with full devotion and faith without any worry.
On this occasion, Rajesh Prasad said that Chhath festival is a symbol of faith, purity, folk tradition and social harmony. It is a privilege for them to serve the devotees on this auspicious occasion. He told that every year he runs a campaign to distribute puja material among the needy Chhath fasting people and this trend will continue in the future also.
He said that due to the immense blessings of Chhathi Maiya and Lord Bhaskar, he keeps getting inspiration and opportunity to serve the needy people of the society. His endeavor is to ensure that due to financial constraints there should not be any hindrance in the rituals of Chhath fast of any devotee.