Chhath Puja Rituals
Chhath Puja, the historic and archaic festival is basically celebrated in the North- Indian states of India. This festival is triumphed with great sovereignty and enthusiasm and is dedicated to Lord Surya- Sun God and Chhathi Maya( Lord Sun’s Wife). The mythology related to Chhath Puja was briefed in ‘Mahabharat’, and Ramayan and legends say that It was first celebrated by Draupadi and Pandavas to reconquer their Kingdom. The Puja Ceremonies and rituals of this festival are begun on the 6th day of ‘Kartik month as per the Hindu Schedule. People gather on the bank of the banks of the river- Ganga to express their gratitude and devotion towards the Lord- Surya. People come a long way before sunrise one day before the celebration and take a both to rouse themselves in its pious water. They perform various rituals and customs by offering water to Sun as this celebration is a thanksgiving celebration which is fundamentally wholehearted to the SUN God-Lord Surya. The Fir...