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Chhath Puja is a very old Hindu (Indian) festival that is dedicated to ‘Surya’ (Sun is considered as God in Hindu mythology). This puja (worship) is also known as ‘Surya Shashti’. Chhath Puja has begun from yesterday that is Wednesday, November 10, 2010.
The Hindu mythology also states that by worshipping Sun, diseases like leprosy and many other are cured. Chhath Puja is also performed to ensure the longetivity of the family members and all the near and dear ones.
The festival of Chhath Puja is observed for four days and the rituals performed during this puja are indeed very rigorous. It includes severe fasting, keeping oneself aloof from drinking water and distributing ‘Prashad’ to the sun, in the morning as well as evening and standing in water for a long time.
Chhath Puja is mainly performed in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. But other regions too observe this festival. Even the Terai regions of Nepal celebrate this festival.
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