Chhath Puja 2018 started on November 11 with the traditional ceremony of Nahay Khay, which also marks the first day of this four-day long festival. Chhath, started on November 11, will end on November 14 with Usha Arghya. This ancient festival is celebrated primarily in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Orissa. It is also celebrated in some parts of Nepal. It is the only Vedic festival that is dedicated to the worship of Sun God. People believe that Sun is the eternal source of all powers. It is considered as God of life and energy, and worshipped in order to pray for well-being, health, prosperity and happiness. During this four-day festival, people express gratitude towards Sun God and Chhathi Maiya and some devotees also observe fast called Vrat.from IndiaTV Lifestyle: Google News Feed https://ift.tt/2qEW8bm
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