छठमा उखु बेच्न व्यस्त सिरहाका किसान (तस्बिरहरू)

In English

Siraha farmers busy selling sugarcane for Chhath

Sugarcane holds special significance during this festival due to the religious tradition of offering it to the setting and rising Sun God while performing offerings during Chhath. As the festival approaches, farmers in Siraha have started cutting sugarcane from their fields and bringing it to the market for sale. According to local farmer Omkumar Mahato, sugarcane is being sold at the wholesale market at a rate of 25 rupees per maund. While the Chhath festival carries religious and cultural importance, it also provides local farmers with an opportunity to sell their agricultural produce and earn income. Due to the religious significance of sugarcane, demand for it is high during the festival, making it easier for farmers to get their produce to the market and obtain a good price. In this way, the Chhath festival is playing a significant role in improving the financial condition of farmers and increasing sugarcane trade in the local market.

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