Chhath Puja 2026 Dates, Rituals, and Significance for Sun God Worship
Chhath Puja 2026, a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, will be observed from November 13 to 16, primarily in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. The festival begins with Nahay Khay, followed by Lohanda Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and concludes with Usha Arghya and Parana. Devotees observe strict fasting and rituals, including offering Arghya to the setting and rising Sun, symbolizing gratitude and devotion to nature and cosmic energy.
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