BJP national president Nitin Nabin, speaking in Patna, sent greetings for Chitragupta Puja, observed by the Kayastha community and people whose work involves writing.
He called Chhath Puja one of the most sacred festivals in Bihar's cultural history, saying its spirit is visible across India and abroad.
Ahead of the festival, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said 90 of the state's 103 ghats are completely safe for devotees, while 13 have been marked as unsafe or unsuitable.
