Chhath Puja | Nahay Khay (Day 1) - Lohanda and Kharna (Day 2) - Sandhya Arghya (Day 3) - Usha Arghya (Day 4) - Days of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja: Chhath Puja is a traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya (Usha or Chhathi Mata), the goddess who is believed to be the sister of Surya. This ancient festival is primarily observed by people from the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the Madhesh region of Nepal. Chhath Puja is performed to express gratitude and seek blessings for well-being, prosperity, and the longevity of family members. The festival is celebrated over a period of four days, usually in the months of October or November, six days after Diwali. The rituals of Chhath Puja are quite rigorous and are observed with great devotion. Here's an overview of the four days of Chhath Puja: 1. Nahay Khay (Day 1): The first day is known as Nahay Khay, which means "bath and eat." Devotees take a dip in a holy river, preferably the Ganges, and bring back water from the river to prepare offerings. They observe a fast on this day ...