Chhath is an ancient Indo-Nepalese Hindu festival, native to eastern India and southern Nepal. [1] .

This festival is celebrated on the 6th day of the month of Kartikeya of the Hindu Luni-Solar Bikram Sambat calendar and that’s why the name is Chhath Puja. This word is a Prakrit descent from the …

Nov 20, 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 …

Oct 25, 2025 · Chhath is a famous festival of Bihar celebrated in India since the Vedic period. This festival is called Chhath because of observing the main fast of Shashti Tithi. During this, the …

Oct 29, 2025 · It is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Shashthi. This day is a special day of Chhat Puja. Special prasad like thekua, also known as rice laddus or kachvaniya, is prepared for Chhath puja. …

Oct 27, 2025 · Chhath Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated just a week after Diwali. Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and his wife Usha, also known as Chhathi …

Dec 1, 2024 · Chhath is unique among Hindu festivals as it emphasizes the importance of nature, particularly the sun and water, while also reinforcing the values of gratitude, devotion, and family unity.

During Chhath Puja, prayers are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to express gratitude for the blessings of life on Earth and to seek the fulfilment of personal wishes. 16 The Hindu goddess …

2 days ago · Chhat Puja (Chhath) is a Hindu festival of ancient times. It is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. It is observed in the month of Kartik (October/November) of the Hindu …

Aug 22, 2025 · Chhath Puja, also called Surya Shashti or Dala Puja, is an old Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife, Usha, also known as Chhathi Maiya. People celebrate it to thank …