7 Traditional Foods Prepared During Chhath Puja

Thekua holds a special place in Chhath Puja celebrations. Devotees prepare this crispy sweet using wheat flour, jaggery and ghee.

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Rasiao kheer is a traditional sweet rice dish prepared with rice, jaggery and milk or water, depending on family traditions.

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Kasar is a popular Chhath Puja offering made with rice flour and jaggery. Families prepare small round ladoos and offer them as prasad during the festival.

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Devotees prepare kaddu bhaat during Nahay Khay, the first day of Chhath Puja. This traditional meal usually includes pumpkin cooked with simple spices and rice.

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Bananas hold special importance in Chhath Puja. Devotees place fresh bananas in bamboo baskets along with other fruits and offerings for the Sun God.

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Sugarcane is an important part of Chhath Puja celebrations. Devotees offer fresh sugarcane at the ghats and use it to decorate their puja arrangements.

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Devotees include coconuts in their traditional bamboo baskets, known as soop.

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