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Chhath Puja
15 November 2026
षष्ठी
संध्या अर्घ्य (15 Nov) और उषा अर्घ्य (16 Nov): स्थानीय सूर्योदय-सूर्यास्त अनुसार
Associated Deity: सूर्य देव / छठी मैया
Significance
A rigorous 4-day spiritual journey dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiyya for health and longevity.
Celebration
Devotees stand in water and offer Arghya to the setting and rising sun amidst folk songs.
History
Linked to the Mahabharata where Karna and Draupadi worshipped the Sun to gain strength and regain their kingdom.
Mythology
Chhathi Maiyya, the goddess of the festival, is the sixth form of Devi Prakriti and sister of the Sun.
Traditions & Customs
- •Nahay Khay
- •Kharna
- •Evening Arghya
- •Morning Arghya
Rituals
- •Waterless Fasting
- •Making Prasaad
- •Ghat Puja
Special Foods
Thekua
Rice Laddoo
Sugarcane
Pomelo
Regional Variations
- •Primary festival of Bihar & UP
- •Celebrated in Madhesh, Nepal
- •Global Chhath
Dos and Don'ts
Dos
- ✓स्वच्छता का कड़ाई से पालन करें
- ✓मिट्टी के चूल्हे पर खाना बनाएं
Don'ts
- ✗बिना नहाए पूजा सामग्री न छुएं
- ✗नकारात्मक विचार न लाएं
