The Nepali-origin Madhesi community in the United States celebrated the Chhath festival with enthusiasm, offering traditional curd to the setting sun in states including Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, and New York.

In Texas, the celebrations were particularly vibrant in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where arrangements were made for the Nepali community to gather near a pond in Denton. 

Dr. Sangeet Rauniyar, President of the Madhesi Association in the USA, explained that the festival commenced on Thursday evening with arghya offerings (curd and other items) to the setting sun and would conclude on Friday morning with offerings to the rising sun.

The festival was organized with support from local Madhesi organizations and community leaders, underscoring the strong presence of the Madhesi community in Denton. 

In addition to Texas, the Chhath festival was observed in other states such as Austin, California, Philadelphia, Florida, Atlanta, and New York, bringing together Nepali communities across the United States for the traditional celebrations.