why we celebrate chhath puja?
Chhath is a famous festival that begins on the sixth day of the Hindu calendar month “Kartika”. This festival is dedicated to the worship of the sun god and his wife Usha. This festival is celebrated to thank God for the support of life on earth and to seek the blessing of the sun god and his wife.
why we celebrate chhath puja?
According to the ancient belief, the Chhath puja festival was first performed by Karna, son of Lord Surya and Kunti. Karna was the ruler of Anga Desh, which is now known as Bhagalpur, Bihar. This was one of the reasons why this festival is celebrated mostly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.