Chhath Puja 2022: The auspicious four-day festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated with much fanfare in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh in India and Nepal. Read all the details about the date, history, significance and celebrations of this four day festival of Chhath.The annual four-day festival of Chhath Puja is near, and the devotees are ready to celebrate the festival with much fanfare. Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashthi, Chhath, Chhath, Chhath Parva, Dal Puja, Pratihara and Dala Chhath, is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God or Sun God) – the god of energy and vitality. Women observe a strict fast during Chhath and pray to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya for the well being, prosperity and progress of their family and children. They also offer Arghya to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya. The festival is unique to Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh in India and Nepal.Chhath Puja 2022 History and Significance:
There are many legends associated with the origin of Chhath Puja, and some are also mentioned in Rigveda texts. According to Hindu mythology, Draupadi and Pandavas used to observe Chhath Puja to regain their kingdom and resolve their issues. Another legend says that Karna, who was the son of Lord Surya and Kunti, used to perform Chhath Puja. He ruled modern Bhagalpur in Anga Desh, Bihar, during the era of Mahabharata.During Chhath Puja devotees offer Arghya and pray to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya to receive their blessings and for the prosperity and well-being of their children and family members. While worshiping Lord Surya, devotees also chant mantras from Rigveda texts. It is also said that the sages of the Vedic age used to perform Chhath Puja by exposing themselves to direct sunlight to get energy from the rays of the sun.