Chhath Puja - A Festival Of Devotion & Gratitude

Chhath Puja is one of India’s most sacred festivals, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, celebrating purity, faith, and nature.

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Devotees thank the Sun God for sustaining life on Earth and pray for prosperity, good health, and family well-being.

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Chhath Puja spans four days - Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya each with deep spiritual meaning.

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The festival begins with devotees bathing in holy rivers and preparing a pure meal, marking a spiritual cleanse before the fast.

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On this day, devotees observe a strict fast without water until sunset, breaking it with kheer and roti, offered to Chhathi Maiya.

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Devotees gather on riverbanks to offer arghya (water offerings) to the setting sun, singing folk songs and performing traditional rituals.

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The final morning is devoted to offering prayers to the rising sun, marking the end of the fast and symbolizing hope and renewal.

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Chhath Puja is celebrated with grandeur in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal, uniting millions in devotion and harmony.

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