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Chhath Puja
The ancient sun festival of Bihar — standing in water to offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
📅 November 5 – 4 days🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Chhath is one of the oldest Vedic festivals, dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. Celebrated with extraordinary devotion involving standing in river water for hours to offer arghya to the setting and rising sun.
✦ How It Is Observed
Four days: bathing and one meal; complete fast; offerings to setting sun at riverbanks; dawn offerings to rising sun. The devotion and austerity of Chhath is among the most intense in Hinduism.
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.