Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival, native to eastern India and southern Nepal. [2] It is celebrated [ 3 ] especially in the Indian states of Bihar , Jharkhand , and Eastern Uttar Pradesh ; [ 4 ] [ 5 ] and the Nepalese Autonomous provinces of Koshi , Lumbini , and Madhesh .

Nov 20, 2023 · Chhath Puja is a four-day elaborate celebration in honour of the Sun, which involves a long fast without water, and making offerings to Usha and Pratyusha, the light of the rising and the setting Sun, while standing in a water body. Several beliefs are prevalent about why Chhath is observed.

Oct 3, 2018 · Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God Surya. It is popular in the Northern and Eastern Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Nov 8, 2024 · Chhath Puja is a four-day elaborate celebration in honour of the Sun. It involves a long fast without water, and making offerings to Usha and Pratyusha — the light of the rising and the setting Sun respectively — while standing in a water body.

Chhath or Chhath Puja (Hindi: छठ पूजा), also known as Surya Sashthi is a festival for worshipping Surya, the Sun God and his wife Usha (Chhathi Maiya) and is celebrated six days after Diwali. Chhath Puja is one of the ancient Hindu festivals and therefore holds great significance for the Hindu community.

Chhath Puja is a deeply revered Hindu festival that celebrates the Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, the goddess of strength and protection. Spanning four days of strict fasting, water rituals, and community gatherings, this ancient festival honours natural elements and emphasizes purity, humility, and gratitude.

Chhath Puja, the most important festival in Bihar and Jharkhand, is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Thousands of devotees from across the country gather to pray at rivers, ponds, ghats, and other sources of water.

Nov 4, 2024 · Chhath Puja stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual traditions of India, blending devotion, nature worship, and community spirit. This four-day festival not only honors the life-giving power of the sun but also strengthens family bonds and cultural ties.

Nov 5, 2024 · Chhath or Chhath Puja is a four-day folk festival celebrated from Kartik Shukla Shashthi to Kartik Shukla Saptami. Next Chhath Puja festival schedule on Sunday, 26 October 2025.

Nov 16, 2023 · Chhath Puja is a festival greatly celebrated every year in India with great devotion. Here is everything you need to know about Chhath Puja.