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 2024 Usha Arghya: Today is the fourth and last day of Chhath Puja. On this day, arghya is offered to the rising Sun God, which is also called Usha Arghya. Chhath Mahaparva lasts for ...
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?