Chhath Puja - Bihar's Biggest Festival

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What is Chhath Puja?
It is an ancient Hindu festival, dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya. Chhath Puja is more specifically celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Nepal. This the one festival which is dedicated to Sun God, who is supposed to be the source of Ultimate Energy to lighten the planet earth.

When it is celebrated?
Chhath Puja is celebrated twice a year, once in summer (March-April) on Chaitra Shashthi, this event is called Chaiti Chhath and the second time in Winters (October-November) is called Karthik Chhath. Karthik Chhath is more popular because in winters more people are able to join the celebration and the people who stay away from their home come back to celebrate this festival with their family. The Celebration begins after Diwali, another major Hindu Festival.
        Day                  Date                     Rituals

  1. Thursday - 31 October 2019 -     Nahay Khay 
  2. Friday      - 01 November 2019 - Kharna
  3. Saturday  - 02 November 2019 - Sandhya Argh
  4. Friday      - 03 November 2019 - Suryodya Argh
The Rituals Of Chhath Puja
The main worshipers called vrati are usually women. They usually involve taking dips in rivers or water bodies, strict fasting (one can't even drink water in the whole process), standing and praying in the water facing the sun for the long period and offering prasad to the sun at the sunrise and sunset.

Food During Chhath Puja
The Chhath Prasad is traditionally prepared with rice, wheat, sugar, nuts, fresh fruits, coconut, oil and many more. The most important thing which is taken care of while making the meals during Chhath is that they are prepared completely without salt, garlic, and onion. The major popular Prasad which is distributed is Thekua and Khaujur with fruits after the Chhath is over.

Videos Showing The Celebration Of Chhath Puja

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