In his today’s Mann Ki Baat program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the entire countrymen on the occasion of Chhath festival and described it as a symbol of deep unity between culture, nature and society. He said that there is festive joy in the entire country at this time.

The Prime Minister said that recently we all celebrated Diwali and now a large number of people are preparing to celebrate the great festival of Chhath. PM Modi described Chhath festival as a symbol of deep unity between culture, nature and society.

PM Modi said that every section of the society stands together on the ghats of Chhath, which is the most beautiful example of India’s social unity. He gave a message to all the countrymen that no matter which corner of the country or the world you are in, definitely participate in this great festival of Chhath and experience this experience. He bowed to Chhathi Maiya and especially wished the people of Bihar, Jharkhand and Purvanchal a very happy Chhath festival.

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PM Modi said, “About five years ago, I had discussed Indian breed dogs in this program. I had urged the countrymen as well as our security forces to adopt Indian breed dogs, because they adapt more easily to our environment and conditions. BSF and CRPF have increased the number of Indian breed dogs in their squads. For training of dogs BSF’s National Training Center is in Tekanpur, Gwalior. Here, special focus is being given to Rampur Hound of Uttar Pradesh, Mudhol Hound of Karnataka and Maharashtra.

PM Modi further said, “Training manuals for Indian breed dogs have been rewritten to bring out their unique strengths. Indian dogs like Mongreles, Mudhol Hounds, Kombai and Pandicona are being trained at CRPF’s Dog Breeding and training school in Bengaluru. Last year in Lucknow, All India Police Duty Meet was organized. At that time, a dog named Riya had attracted people’s attention. This is a Mudhol Hound which has been trained by BSF. Riya won the first prize here by defeating many foreign breeds.”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted devotees across the country on the four-day festival of Chhath. He tweeted and said that this great festival is starting with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay and he salutes and salutes all the fasting people.

Highlighting the importance of Chhath Mahaparva, the Prime Minister said that this festival is a symbol of simplicity and restraint. The scene seen on the ghats of Chhath inspires family and social harmony. He told that the ancient tradition of Chhath Puja has had a deep impact on our society and today this festival is celebrated as a great festival of culture in every corner of the world.

The four-day long festival of Chhath is starting from today with the sacred ritual of Nahay-Khay. My heartiest greetings to the devotees across the country including Bihar. My respect and salutations to all the fasting people!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2025

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In his message, Prime Minister Modi expressed hope that Chhathi Maiya would give her blessings to everyone. He said that Chhath festival is a unique confluence of faith, worship and love for nature. In this, Arghya is offered to the setting and rising Sun God and various colors of nature are included in the Prasad. The songs and tunes of Chhath Puja present a wonderful image of devotion and nature.

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Prime Minister Modi mentioned, “It is my good fortune that just yesterday, I had the opportunity to go to Begusarai. Bihar Nightingale Sharda Sinha ji has a close relationship with Begusarai. Sharda Sinha ji and many folk artists of Bihar have added a different feeling to the celebration of Chhath through their songs.

I am fortunate that just yesterday, I got the opportunity to visit Begusarai. Bihar Nightingale Sharda Sinha ji has a close relationship with Begusarai. Sharda Sinha ji and many folk artists of Bihar have added a different feeling to the celebration of Chhath through their songs. pic.twitter.com/6P4iQnRL5X

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 25, 2025

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India is a country where faith and architecture are deeply interconnected. There are thousands of temples here, some of which are especially dedicated to the Sun God. In Hindu religion, Sun God is considered the source of life, a symbol of light and energy. Therefore, worship of Sun has been an important tradition since ancient times. There are many such grand Sun temples in India, which have great importance not only from religious but also from historical and cultural point of view.

These temples are not just places of worship, but a wonderful confluence of art, science, astrology and architecture of that time can be seen. Some of these temples are still standing in their original condition while some are in ruins, but their importance and attraction is still the same. In such a situation, let us tell you today about the major Sun temples of India and know what are the secrets and history hidden in these Sun temples.

1. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha — Konark Sun Temple located in Puri district of Odisha is famous not only in India but all over the world. This temple was built by King Narasimha Dev in the 13th century. This temple is built like the chariot of Sun God, which has 12 huge wheels and 7 horses. The walls and pillars of the temple are carved so intricately that life is visible in every sculpture.

This temple is a wonderful example of architecture and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple was designed in such a way that the first rays of the sun reached the sanctum sanctorum directly. Although the sanctum sanctorum has now been destroyed, its grandeur still attracts people.

2. Modhera Sun Temple, Gujarat — Modhera Sun Temple, located in Patan district of Gujarat, was built by King Bhimdev I in the 11th century. This temple is a great example of architecture and science. The most special thing is that twice a year the first ray of the sun falls directly on the idol of the main deity of the temple. The temple complex has three main parts. Which includes the sanctum sanctorum, assembly hall, and Surya Kund. There are 108 small temples built around this pond. Beautiful carvings of gods, goddesses, sages and different aspects of life can be seen on the walls of the temple.

3. Martand Sun Temple, Jammu and Kashmir — Martand Sun Temple, located in Anantnag district amidst the beautiful valleys of Kashmir, was built by King Lalitaditya in the 8th century. This temple is a magnificent example of the ancient architecture of Kashmir. It is built at a height from where the surrounding view is extremely beautiful. The temple is now in ruins, but its huge pillars, grand arches and strong walls still tell the story of its glorious past. Along with Sun worship, this temple also reflects the cultural richness of Kashmir of that time. Many Bollywood films have also been shot here.

4. Katarmal Sun Temple, Uttarakhand — Katarmal Sun Temple, located in Almora district of Uttarakhand, was built by King Katarmal of Katyuri dynasty in the 9th century. This temple is situated at an altitude of about 2,116 meters above sea level and reaching here is an adventurous experience. Apart from Sun God, there are also 44 more small temples in the temple complex. The specialty of the temple is its fine stone carvings and peaceful atmosphere. Mountains, greenery and open sky all around make it a very spiritual experience. The view here at sunrise and sunset is very beautiful.

5. Sun Temple, Gwalior — Sun Temple located in Gwalior city is also a major Sun Temple which is known for its architectural style and grandeur. This temple is relatively new and was built in 1988 by Gopaldas Neeraj, an industrialist from Gwalior. The design of this temple is inspired by the Konark temple of Odisha. Beautiful sculptures of gods and goddesses are carved on the walls of the temple and its structure is of traditional North Indian Nagar style. This place provides spirituality as well as peace. Despite being located in the middle of the city, it is a very peaceful and reverent place.

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