Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival, native to eastern India and southern Nepal. [2] It is celebrated [ 3 ] especially in the Indian states of Bihar , Jharkhand , and Eastern Uttar Pradesh ; [ 4 ] [ 5 ] and Koshi , Gandaki , Bagmati , Lumbini and Madhesh Provinces of Nepal .

Dala Chhath is the only Hindu festival where the setting sun is worshipped as well as the rising sun. It stems from the Hindu belief that the cycle of birth starts with death. This is done in order to thank the Sun God for sustaining life on earth and all the blessings one receives from the sun.

Oct 3, 2018 · Chhath Puja also called Dala Puja is a Hindu festival popular in the Northern and Eastern Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand and even Nepal. The word ‘Chhath’ has its origin in ‘sixth’ as it is celebrated on the 6th day or ‘Shasthi’ of the lunar fortnight of Kartik (October - November) in the Hindu calendar – six days after ...

Nov 7, 2024 · Chhath Puja is also known as Pratihar, Dala Chhath, Chhathi and Surya Shashthi. With the festival approaching, here’s all you need to know—from date to timings, significance, and more.

Chhath Puja is also known as Dala Puja. It is a Hindu festival popularly celebrated in the Northern and Eastern Indian states of Bihar and Jharkhand and even Nepal. The word 'Chhath' means 'sixth'.

Chhath Puja is one such important and ancient festival dedicated to worshiping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, ancient Vedic Goddess Usha – wife of Sun God. Chhath Puja is a four-day festival that begins on the sixth day after Diwali. The festival is celebrated each year in …

Nov 9, 2024 · 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 puja. For Chhath Puja, a basket made of bamboo called Daura is put in the offerings of worship, fruits and kept in Devkari.

Nov 17, 2023 · Chhat puja (Dala Chhat) is an ancient festival dedicated to Sun God or Surya Bhagwan. Chhat Puja is celebrated in North Indian states especially in Bihar and Jharkhand. Dala Chhath Puja 2023 date is November 19. Chhat Puja is also celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.

Nov 3, 2024 · Also called Dala Chhath – it is an ancient and major festival. It is celebrated twice a year: once in the summers (May-July), called the Chaiti Chhath, and once in the winters (September-November) around a week after Deepawali, called the Kartik Chhath.

Chhath is a festival of Sun God along with Sun God devotees also worship Goddess Usha considered as the wife of Sun God. She is known as Chhathi Maiya. Regions Observing Chhath: Chhath is famous in Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP and in few regions of Nepal. Now a days Chhath is celebrated in northeast region and western regions of India.