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Chhath Puja is an ancient and deeply revered Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. Devotees observe rigorous fasting and offer heartfelt prayers at riverbanks during sunrise and sunset, expressing profound gratitude for the sustaining energy and blessings of life.
Chhath Puja is an ancient, rigorous, and deeply revered Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, and his sister Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe strict fasting, including abstaining from water, and offer heartfelt prayers and elaborate offerings at riverbanks during sunrise and sunset. It is a profound expression of gratitude for the sustaining energy of the sun and the blessings of life on earth.
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