The most famous festival celebrated in Bihar is Chhath Puja. This ancient Hindu festival is important not only in Bihar but also in other regions like Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Nepal. Chhath Puja is known for its deep traditions, eco-friendly practices, and the strong devotion of its followers.
Chhath Puja has a long history that is mentioned in ancient texts and legends. It is believed that the festival started in the holy city of Varanasi and later spread to other parts of India and Nepal. There are stories of Sita performing Chhath Puja after returning to Ayodhya in the epic Ramayana and Kunti performing the ritual in the Mahabharata for the well-being of her son Karna and the Pandavas.
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to worshipping the Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, believed to be Surya’s sister. The Sun is worshipped because it provides life to all living beings, and Chhathi Maiya is said to protect children and grant them good health.
Chhath Puja is celebrated six days after Diwali (Deepavali), in the Hindu month of Kartika, which falls in October or November. There is also a smaller version called Chaiti Chhath, observed in the month of Chaitra (March or April).
Apart from Bihar, Chhath Puja is celebrated in other states like Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and in Nepal’s Koshi, Lumbini, and Madhesh provinces. It is also popular in urban centers like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kathmandu, where people gather at rivers, lakes, and ponds to perform the rituals.
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