Chhath Puja
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Four days of worship of the Sun and Chhathi Maiya, six days after Diwali. Devotees fast without water and offer arghya to the setting and the rising sun while standing in rivers and ponds.
FestivalEastern India
| Where | Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh; Bihari communities everywhere |
|---|---|
| When | Kartika Shukla Shashthi (October–November) |
| Next date | 4 November 2027 (Surya Shashthi) |
| Food | Thekua, kasar |
What people do
- Nahay-Khay, Kharna, evening arghya and morning arghya.
- Thekua and fruits offered in bamboo baskets.
Significance
Gratitude to the Sun for life on earth.