India, 31/10/2022, Chhath puja is dedicated to the sun god Surya. The festival is called 'Chhath' because it means the number 6 in Hindi or Nepali. The festival is celebrated on the 6th day of the month of Hindu month Karthika. Chhath Puja is one of the most major festivals of India. This festival is celebrated in most parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and also in some parts of Bengal. The festival starts in the month of Kartika on its sixth day. The festival lasts for four days and is dedicated to worshipping Lord Sun for seeking his blessing and praying for keeping the family healthy and wealthy
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Chhath puja is dedicated to the sun god Surya. The festival is called 'Chhath' because it means the number 6 in Hindi or Nepali. The festival is celebrated on the 6th day of the month of Hindu month Karthika. Chhath Puja is one of the most major festivals of India. This festival is celebrated in most parts of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and also in some parts of Bengal. The festival starts in the month of Kartika on its sixth day. The festival lasts for four days and is dedicated to worshipping Lord Sun for seeking his blessing and praying for keeping the family healthy and wealthy. This auspicious day is observed by offering prayer to Lord Sun and taking dips into the holy waters of the Ganga or nearby river. The day celebrates the benevolent act of Lord Sun and his wife for granting this beautiful life on the earth. (Photo by Samiran Nandy/Pacific Press)