Bihar foundation invites Punjab Governor to Chhath Puja

 The Bihar Foundation’s Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter has invited Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria to attend its Chhath Puja celebration scheduled for November 15, 2026.

A delegation led by the chapter’s Chairman, Dr Rupesh Singh, met Kataria on October 29 and formally extended the invitation. The delegation included Treasurer Pallav Kumar and executive members Ravi Pandey, Subodh Singh and Devendra Kumar.

During the meeting, the members invited the Governor to join the celebrations and seek the blessings of Chhathi Maiya. They outlined the cultural, spiritual and social significance of Chhath Puja, describing it as one of the most revered festivals of Bihar and the Purvanchal region.

The festival is observed with devotion and enthusiasm by members of the community across India and abroad, the delegation said.

The delegation discussed the Bihar Foundation’s role in promoting the state’s cultural heritage and strengthening social harmony. It said the organisation works to foster unity among communities in Punjab and Chandigarh.

According to the press release, the celebration aims to bring people together through faith and tradition, while promoting a shared commitment to preserving India’s diverse cultural legacy.

Dr Singh expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet the Governor and conveyed the chapter’s desire to have Kataria attend the occasion.

The Bihar Foundation is the diaspora cell of the Bihar government. Its Punjab and Chandigarh Chapter said it remains committed to promoting cultural values and community welfare, as well as strengthening ties between people from Bihar and residents of Punjab and Chandigarh.

The November 15 event is being organised as a celebration of Chhath Puja, a festival associated with Bihar and the Purvanchal region. The chapter has sought the Governor’s presence at the occasion as part of its efforts to bring communities together and showcase the region’s cultural traditions.