Chhath puja is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God 'Surya'.

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Channel: Rakesh Sharma Bikaner · 2014 · News & Politics

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Chhath is one of the biggest festivals of Bihar and is joyously celebrated in other states like Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand and Rajasthan.The festival involves worship  of Hindu God of Sun over a period of four days during which most devotees keep fast. 
Chhat puja festival is observed after Diwali festival  and is celebrated as a thanksgiving to the Hindu God of Sun.The devotee who observes fast during chhath is called vrati. They observe fast for four days.Chhath involves devotees praying at the riverbank during sunrise and sunset. Scientifically, the solar energy has lowest level of ultraviolet radiations during this time, which makes it beneficial for the body. The festival also marks the celebration of the new harvest. The offerings given toSuryadevta lord sun include fruits and food preparation made with this fresh harvest.
Chhath puja is dedicated to the worship of the Sun God 'Surya'. Instead of idol worship, it's gratifying to worship a natural phenomenon which is the life force of the entire universe.

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