Usha Arghya is offered to the rising sun, marking the final ritual of the festival. Learn about sunrise timings, essential ...

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In addition to the rituals, the devotees also prepare for the festival by gathering ingredients for the offerings, which include fruits, sugarcane, and the famed "thekua" (a type of sweet made from ...

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The rituals and the fasting procedure of the festival are extremely strict but immense spiritual gains are said to accrue ...

The rituals of Chhath Puja are demanding, but those who successfully observe them are believed to receive great spiritual ...

The festival is dedicated to the Sun God, or Surya Dev, and his sister Shashti Devi, often referred to as Chhathi Maiya.

Know the significance of Chhath Puja Vrat, as devotees honor the Sun God through strict rituals over four days, symbolizing ...

Silas Mayes rolled into his local McDonald’s drive-through at lunchtime on Monday, October 7, and ordered his usual: a Quarter Pounder, fries and a Sprite.