Chhath Puja 2024: How Goddess Sita’s Chhath Puja became Bihar’s festive culture and celebration
Chhath Puja, a four-day festival predominantly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, is a vibrant tribute to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya. Observed from November 5th to 8th in 2024, the festival involves rituals like fasting, offering ‘Arghya’ to the setting and rising sun, and gathering at riverbanks, signifying gratitude, unity, and reverence for nature.