Chhath Puja 2022: Why Is It Celebrated? Know The Facts  about this Festival...

 Chhath Puja is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh in India and the neighbouring country, Nepal.

The four-day-long Hindu festival, Chhath Puja, dedicated to the Sun God, began today

During this period of Chhath Puja, devotees pay tribute to Surya Devata (Sun God) and thank him for showering his gracious rays on the Earth.

Here are the rituals that are performed during the four-day celebration period of Chhath Puja, also known as Prathihar, Dala Chhath, Chhathi, and Surya Shashthi

The first day of the Puja is referred to as Nahay Khay. On this day the family prepares a traditional meal and serves it as bhog in the afternoon

On the second day of Chhath puja, Kharna, the women observe Nirjala vrata from sunrise to sunset. They break their fast only in the evening after worship the sun during the sunset.

Sandhya Arghya and is also observed as the most important day of the festival. On this day, women observe a day-long fast and break it only the following day after sunrise

The festivities conclude on the fourth and final day after devotees perform the Usha Arghya. Usha is believed to be the consort of the Sun God

Chhath Puja is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh in India and the neighbouring country, Nepal.