27/10/2025
Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, and his sister, Chhathi Maiya, celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali. It is observed in regions like Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh through a four-day period of strict rituals, including a holy dip in a river and fasting, to express gratitude for the sun's energy and prosperity. A unique aspect of the festival is the worship of both the setting and rising sun to acknowledge the cycle of life.
Meaning and timing: The name "Chhath" means "sixth," referring to the day of the festival, which falls on the sixth day of the lunisolar month of Kartik (27-October-2025).
Deities: The worship is centered on Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, who is believed to grant health and longevity.
Celebration: The four-day festival involves strict religious observance, including a day-long fast, holy dips in water bodies, and making offerings to the sun.
Significance: It is a festival of gratitude for the sun's continuous energy and is also observed for the well-being and prosperity of families.
Uniqueness: It is one of the few major festivals that involves worshipping both the setting and the rising sun.
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