Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is one of the major and most sacred festivals in Sanatan Dharma, celebrated twice a year—on the Shashti Tithi (sixth day) of the Shukla Paksha in the months of Chaitra and Kartik. This festival involves special worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Chhath Puja is primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, but today it is observed with great enthusiasm by Indians all over India and abroad. It is considered the most significant and important festival of Bihar. What is Chhath Puja? This four-day grand festival begins on the Chaturthi Tithi and concludes on the Saptami Tithi. However, due to variations in the lunar calendar, it sometimes ends on the Shashti Tithi as well. During this festival, devotees observe strict rules and maintain complete purity while fasting. A unique aspect of Chhath Puja is the tradition of offering Arghya (water offerings) to both the rising and setting Sun. The Sun God is considered the source of energy and life, while C...