Chhath, the purest and most devotional Hindu festival, is celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal, evoking the emotions of devotees and those observing strict fasting.
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Chhath Puja, a significant Hindu festival in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, is scheduled for November 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
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On November 5, 2024, the Chhath Puja will begin at 12:41 AM, with sunrise and sunset times of 06:38 AM and 5:32 PM respectively.
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The Shashthi Tithi ends at 12:34 AM on November 8, 2024, with the first day being Nahay Khay on November 5th and the second day being Kharna on November 6th.
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On November 7, 2024, Chhath Puja Sandhya Arghya will be observed, followed by Usha Arghya on November 8, 2024, and Kharna on November 6, 2024.
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History: Legend has it that Chhath Puja originated from the Satyuga and Dwapara Yuga, and Sita performed it in the Ramayana on the sixth day after Rama and Sita returned to Ayodhya.
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Significance: Chhath Puja is a festival honoring the sun god Surya Dev and Goddess Chhathi Maiya, celebrating sunrise and sunset, and also honoring nature.
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The annual festival, dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and his wife, Usha, is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm over four days.
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Chhath puja, also known as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja, Pratihar, and Dal Chhath, is a unique festival that emphasizes gratitude to divine forces that sustain life on Earth.
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This festival contains immense devotion, purification, and prayer, highlighting the strict rituals and fasting involved.
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