India, Nov. 13 -- Chhath Puja is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya Dev, and Chhathi Maiya. Celebrated with immense devotion, particularly in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and parts of Nepal, the four-day festival is marked by rigorous fasting, traditional offerings, prayers and rituals performed along riverbanks and other water bodies.

Unlike many other Hindu festivals, Chhath Puja involves worshipping both the setting and rising Sun. Devotees offer Arghya to the Sun God during sunset and sunrise, expressing gratitude for the natural source of life, energy and prosperity. The festival also holds special significance for families who seek the blessings of Chhathi Maiya for...