Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and portions of Nepal celebrate Chhath Puja, an ancient Hindu festival honouring Lord Surya, the Sun God, with great fervour. This year, Kharna Chhath Puja will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The deity Surya, who is said to bring wealth, energy, and spiritual health, is honoured.
Significance of Chhath Puja
The four-day Chhath Puja rites include dedication, self-control, and the veneration of the natural powers. Hindu belief holds that Lord Surya, who is linked to balance, health, and prosperity, bestows a prosperous and tranquil existence to his followers.
Since Chhath Puja emphasises the value of protecting water supplies and respecting the natural world, it also has significant ecological significance. In Chhath Puja, the Sun God is regarded as the origin of all life, symbolising a close bond between people and the natural world.
The devotees’ humility and purity are reflected in the ceremonies, especially in Kharna and the Arghya offerings. Chhath Puja is still a lively celebration of religion, self-control, and thankfulness, with roots in ecological balance and old tradition.
In celebration of a festival that has been celebrated with unwavering fervour and reverence for millennia, devotees will continue to ask for blessings for health, unity, and the protection of future generations as they celebrate Chhath Puja on November 6, 2024.