7 Things To Know About Chhath Puja

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The festival is celebrated twice a year, once in the month of Kartik (October-November) and again in the month of Chaitra (March-April)..

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The festival is observed for four days, with each day having its own significance and rituals.

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Devotees observe a strict fast during the festival, abstaining from food and water for up to 36 hours.

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On the third day of the festival, devotees offer arghya (offerings) to the rising sun.

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The festival is celebrated with great fervor in the Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh

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