INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Chhath is a major Hindu festival celebrated in Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Almost all civilizations have worshipped the ‘God Sun’, but it has a unique form in Bihar Chhath Puja is the only occasion where the setting sun is worshipped along with the rising sun.

Detailed explanation-2: -The four days of Chhath Puja offers great mental benefits to the devotees. Chhath Puja calms the mind of devotees and reduces the negative energy like hatred, fear and anger. The custom of offering prayer to the Sun god was also prevalent in the Babylonian civilization and ancient Egyptian civilization.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chhath puja is the most famous and original celebrated festival among the many fairs and festivals of Bihar. It is an ancient Hindu festival in the worship of ‘Surya’, the sun deity. It is celebrated 6 days after Diwali in worship and honoring the sun for its sustenance and blessings.

Detailed explanation-4: -From that day, devotees started observing Chhath Puja and it became an important Hindu festival. Patna: The state capital of Bihar, Patna situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, hosts the Chhath festival on a grand level.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chhath Puja is the famous and main festival of Bihar. Bihar is an ancient land having deep roots in religion.