New Delhi, Nov. 16 -- Chhath Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, the four-day festival brings families together through prayers, fasting and traditional rituals.

Devotees prepare offerings, gather at riverbanks and ponds, and offer prayers to the setting and rising sun. The festival is also closely linked to family traditions, with many households observing its rituals together every year.

While Indian cinema has often shown festivals such as Diwali, Holi and Karwa Chauth, Chhath Puja has had a smaller presence in mainstream Hindi films. Regional cinema, particularly Bhojpuri and Magahi films, has given the festival more space o...