Date :- 4th to 7th November, 2016 CHHATH PUJA 201 6

The ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the God of Sun (Surya), Chhath Puja, is

celebrated to thank Surya for sustaining life and energy on earth. This festival is celebrated in various

parts of India like West Bengal, Orissa, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

CHHATH PUJA

The rituals on Chhath Puja include fasting and chanting prayers on the

banks of the River Ganga, Yamuna or river. It is believed that worshipers of the Chhath Puja take holy bath and follows a period of abstinence and

become separate for 4 days from the main family.

CHHATH PUJA RITUALS

Biharis celebrate this festival on the sixth day of the lunar month after

Diwali each year. The Goddess who is worshipped during the famous

Chhath Puja is known as Chhathi Maiya. She is believed to be the

beloved younger wife of Surya, the sun god. .

CHHATH PUJA TRADITIONS

According to a belief, after the main Chhath Puja on the final day, if you beg for the Prasad all your wishes will come

true. Chhath Puja is the only festival which celebrates the setting sun unlike

any other festival. The setting sun is celebrated for its glory as the cycle of

birth starts with death.

CHHATH PUJA BELIEFS

Chhath Puja Day 1 :- 4th November (Nahay Khay)

Chhath Puja Day 2 :- 5th November (Kharna)

Chhath Puja Day 3 :- 6th November (Sandhya Arghya)

Chhath Puja Day 4 :- 7th November (Usha Arghya, Parana Day)

CHHATH PUJA DATES 2016

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