HAPPY CHHATH PUJA

Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya. The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. Wikipedia

2016 Date: November 4, 2016 – November 7, 2016

2017 Date: October 24, 2017 – October 27, 2017

Observances: Prayers and religious rituals, including puja and prasad, bathing in the Ganges, and fasting

Type of holiday: Religious, Historical, Cultural

Featured in religions: Hinduism, Jainism