Chhath Puja is the most important and unique festival of Bihar. It is dedicated to the Sun God and his wife, Usha. People thank the Sun for giving life and energy to the world.The festival lasts for four days. During this time, devotees fast, take holy baths in rivers or ponds, and pray to the Sun God at sunrise and sunset. One of the most beautiful parts of Chhath Puja is when people stand waist-deep in water and offer fruits, flowers, and prayers to the setting and rising sun.
Chhath Puja is celebrated with great devotion and brings together families and communities. It is a time of cleanliness, discipline, and gratitude. Millions of people in Bihar and nearby states take part every year, making it one of the biggest festivals in eastern India.
