Six days after Diwali comes one of the most anticipated Hindu festivals celebrated with much joy and fervour in parts of India like Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and in Nepal-- the Chhath Puja . For the unversed, Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and his consort Usha, as per Hindu mythology, thanking them for sustaining life on Earth and seeking their blessings for health, prosperity, and happiness. And so, it is also called Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja and Dala Chhath. Unlike many other Hindu festivals, Chhath Puja is unique because it does not involve idol worship— instead, it is based on nature worship and deep devotion. Read on to know more about it here: Chhath Puja takes place six days after Diwali, during the mon

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