Ramesh Sarraf

Chhath Puja is celebrated with great pomp and show after Diwali. During this festival, a special festivity is seen from homes to the ghats. Chhath Puja begins on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Kartik and concludes on the Saptami Tithi. During this time, worshipping Chhathi Maiya holds special significance. This fast is observed without water. According to religious belief, worshipping Chhathi Maiya and observing the fast bestows long life upon children and brings happiness and peace to the family.

Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Surya. The tradition of worshipping Surya has existed in India since the Vedic period. This is a very important festival celebrated in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and is celebrated

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