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Chhat Puja – Dala Chhat

Chhat puja or Dala Chhat is an ancient festival dedicated to Sun God or Surya Bhagwan. Chhat Puja is celebrated in North Indian states especially in Bihar and Jharkhand. In 2009, the date of Chhat Puja or Dala Chhat is October 23. In 2010, the date of Dola Chhath is November 11. Chhat Puja is also celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. In Tamil Nadu, North Indian people celebrate Chhat Puja at Coastal regions.

What is Chhat?

The word Chhat means the number 6. As the festival begins on the sixth day of the Hindu month Kartik (October – November), the festival is referred as Chhat Puja. The festival of Chhat falls a week after Diwali. In Bihar, Dala Chhat is celebrated for four days. On Chhath Puja, Surya dev (Sun God) is worshipped.

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