Chhath festival being observed today

<p><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">The Chhath festival is celebrated as per religious tradition and much fanfare.</span><br></p><p><br></p><p>The main ritual of the four-day Chhath festival is being observed today.</p><p><br></p><p>The day comes to an end by worshipping and making offerings to the setting sun.&nbsp;</p><p>The festive fanfare can be seen in different parts of the country mainly the Terai region including Ranipokhari, Gaurighat, Kupondole of Kathmandu Valley as well.</p><p>The festival is dedicated to the Sun God, with offerings made to the rising and setting Sun.&nbsp;</p><p>It is observed for four days, from Kartik Shukla Chaturthi to Kartik Shukla Saptami as per the lunar calendar.&nbsp;</p>