Bollywood stars celebrates Chhath

Amidst tight security, lakhs of devotees converged at Juhu beach in suburban Mumbai to offer prayers to the Sun God as part of the Chhath Puja festivities. Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam, who organised the festivities under the aegis of 'Bihari Front Organisation', said the festival was a time to pray and seek blessings of the Sun God.


A music programme was organised after the prayers were offered during sunset. Devotees observed fast till sunrise as part of the rituals. Actor Manoj Bajpai, actress Neetu Chandra, Govinda, Sunil Shetty, Manoj Tiwari were prominent among the celebrities who took part in the festivities.

In the wake of Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leaders locking horns with Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam following his statement concerning north Indians, heavy security was deployed at the venue and across the city.

The state reserve police force (SRPF), tear gas units, special branch policemen in plainclothes and other security agencies were roped in to prevent any untoward incident.