Chhath Puja
Experience Chhath Puja from 13–16 November 2026, a radiant festival celebrated primarily across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. This ancient four-day Vedic celebration honors the Sun God as the source of all life, featuring rigorous fasting, holy river baths, and unique prayers offered to both the setting
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Rooted Vedic Rites: Deeply tied to historical Hindu Vedic traditions, where nature and solar energy are directly worshipped to ensure long life, prosperity, and wellness.
Purifying Ritual Days: Begins with Nahay Khay water purification and Kharna (a day-long fast broken with special kheer), showing strict devotion and abstinence.
Dual Solar Worship: Stands out as India's only festival where massive crowds gather along riverbanks to offer Arghya prayers to both the setting and rising sun.
Illuminated Kosi Night: Sugarcane sticks form striking canopies over river ghats, lit beautifully by small clay lamps and filled with choral folk singing.
Traditional Delicacies: Vibrant festive markets fill up with local vendors selling regional snack foods, specifically the deep-fried signature sweet Thekua
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