India, Nov. 14 -- Chhath Puja is one of the most popular festivals of Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm, particularly in states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh, as well as in certain places in Nepal. The festival spans a period of 4 days, and during the duration, many tasty delicacies are prepared. Among all the dishes with significance during this period of the festival, Thekua is the most special. This traditional sweet is prepared on the third day of Chhath Puja, which is called Sandhya Arghya and is presented to Lord Surya while devotees pray as the sun sets.

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