Chhath is an ancient Indo-Nepalese Hindu festival, native to eastern India and southern Nepal. [1] .

This festival is celebrated on the 6th day of the month of Kartikeya of the Hindu Luni-Solar Bikram Sambat calendar and that’s why the name is Chhath Puja. This word is a Prakrit descent from …

Dec 29, 2025 · The Chhat festival is one of the important celebrations in Nepal dedicated to the Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya (the Goddess of Shashthi). It is primarily …

Nov 8, 2024 · Today, Chhath is a festival that epitomises religiosity in Bihar, and countless devotees, who join their hands as the Sun’s rays spread over them, feel the touch of divinity …

Oct 25, 2025 · Chhath is a famous festival of Bihar celebrated in India since the Vedic period. This festival is called Chhath because of observing the main fast of Shashti Tithi. During this, the …

Chhath Puja has evolved into a popular solar festival, and is celebrated with fervour across north and east India. While it’s classified as a solar festival, Chhathi Mai, wife/consort of the Indian …

Oct 29, 2025 · It is celebrated on Kartik Shukla Shashthi. This day is a special day of Chhat Puja. Special prasad like thekua, also known as rice laddus or kachvaniya, is prepared for Chhath …

Oct 27, 2025 · Chhath Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated just a week after Diwali. Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and his wife Usha, also …

Dec 1, 2024 · Chhath is unique among Hindu festivals as it emphasizes the importance of nature, particularly the sun and water, while also reinforcing the values of gratitude, devotion, and …

During Chhath Puja, prayers are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to express gratitude for the blessings of life on Earth and to seek the fulfilment of personal wishes. 16 The Hindu goddess …