This is a grand festival with roots not just in the last 100-200 years, but dates back to the times of Ramayana and Mahabharata. Let’s explore the ancient mythological story behind it.

Chhath Puja, a prominent Hindu festival celebrated in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, commenced on November 5, 2024, with devotees expressing gratitude to Lo

Usha Arghya is observed as the main ritual on the last day of Chhath Puja. On this day, women devotees offer prayers to the rising sun. They gather at dawn at a nearby water body to make offerings of fruits, thekua (a sweet), and sugarcane to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya and seek their blessings for their family.

For Hindus, especially those in North Indian regions and many others across India, Chhath Puja is a significant occasion. Married women observe a rigorous 'nirjal vrat' (waterless fast) during this Chhath festival for their children's and family's well-being and happiness.

Day 2 of Chhath Puja is a beautiful blend of devotion, culture, and community spirit. As devotees honour the Sun God and seek his blessings for health and prosperity, the festival encapsulates the essence of gratitude and reverence that defines this time-honoured tradition.