The great festival Chhath is starting on November 5 with Nahai Khay. Chhath fast is considered very difficult, hence it is called Mahaparva. In this, women observe a waterless fast for a full 36 ...
Chhath Puja is a popular event for the Hindus dedicated to the worship of sun god and predominantly celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and the neighboring country Nepal.
Day 1: Nahaye Khaye The Chhath Puja ceremonies commence on the first day, Nahay Khay. By taking a holy bath in a river, the Ganga or Yamuna. Women devotees purify themselves. This practice prepares ...
What is Chhath puja and why is it celebrated six days after Diwali? Which deity is Chhathi maiya? What is it about Chhath that makes it so close to the Bihari heart?
Chhath Puja Day 2 – Kharna Kharna is the name of the second day of Chhath Puja. Devotees observe a rigorous fast from dawn till dusk on this day. Chhath Puja Day 3 – Sandhya Arghya On the third day, ...