Lakh of people gathered at the Laxman Mela Grounds in Lucknow for the grand Chhath Puja, offering prayers and enjoying festivities, including a concert. Devotees, young and old, prepared to spend the night in the open field for worship. Other popular worship sites included Jhulelal Park, where the Mithila Manch Lucknow Parivaar organized Chhath Puja at the River Gomti bank. The fair featured live music, entertainment, and traditional rituals.