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Chhath is an ancient Indo-Nepalese Hindu festival native to Nepal and North India. [2] It is celebrated [ 3 ] especially in the Indian states of Bihar , Jharkhand , and Uttar Pradesh ; [ 4 ] [ 5 ] and the Nepalese Autonomous provinces of Koshi , Lumbini , and Madhesh .
Nov 19, 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.
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Oct 3, 2018 · Chhath Puja is a four-day ritual celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and Nepal on the sixth day of Kartik. It involves bathing, fasting, offering and praying to the Sun God at dawn and dusk, and thanking him for his blessings.
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Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and his wife Usha, celebrated in November. Learn about the meaning, significance, rituals, and dates of Chhath Puja 2024, and how to perform the puja for Lord Ganesha.
Oct 28, 2022 · Chhath Puja 2022: Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival predominantly observed in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. On this day Sun God is worshiped with prayers and religious rituals.
- Chhath Puja 2022 begins on October 28.
- Chhath Puja is celebrated to thank the Sun God and offer him gratitude. People also worship Chhathi Maiya, the sister of the Sun God.
- Chhath Puja lasts for four days. People abstain from consuming food and do not even drink a drop of water during the fasting period. Prasad or Argh...
- Nahaay Khay is the first phase of Chhath Puja. It will be observed on October 28 this year.
- Kharna is the second important day of Chhath Puja. This year it will be observed on October 29.
- Chhath Puja is predominantly observed in Bihar. It is also observed in parts of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Nov 3, 2023 · Chhath Puja is celebrated over four days, with its main rituals observed on the third day. In 2023, Chhath Puja will commence on Friday, 17th November, and the main day of worship, known as “Kharna,” will fall on Monday, 20th November.
Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja, Pratihar and Dala Chhath, is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God or Surya Bhagavan) - the God of energy and...
