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Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival, native to eastern India and southern Nepal. [2] It is celebrated [ 3 ] especially in the Indian states of Bihar , Jharkhand , and Eastern Uttar Pradesh ; [ 4 ] [ 5 ] and the Nepalese Autonomous provinces of Koshi , Lumbini , and Madhesh .
Shashthi (Sanskrit: षष्ठी, romanized: Ṣaṣṭhī) also referred to as Chhath is the sixth day of the lunar fortnight in the Hindu calendar. [1] It is tithi (lunar day) of a paksha , the fourteen-day phase of the moon.
Baragaon is a village in Nalanda District of Bihar state, India. [1] It is 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from Nalanda Railway station toward north-west direction. It is known for its Chhath Puja celebrations, performed at a large pond in the village and attended by people from across northern Bihar.
Chhath, also called Dala Chhath, is a major ancient festival in Bihar. [236] It is celebrated twice a year: once in the summer, called the Chaiti Chhath, and once about a week after Deepawali, called the Kartik Chhath. Durga Puja, held in September–October, is Patna's another important festival; it is an occasion for glamorous celebrations.
Rani Pokhari is fenced with iron bars and opened once a year during Bhai Tika, the fifth and final day of the Tihar, and Chhath festival. The world's largest Chhath festival takes place every year in Rani Pokhari. Rani is also dedicated to (Nepalese Maithil) Women who go into the cold water and pray to the Sun God. [9]
Umga Sun Temple also known as a Umga Surya Mandir is a Hindu temple in Madanpur, Aurangabad, Bihar.The temple is a Sun shrine, dedicated to Lord Sun for Chhath Puja. The temple is located in Madanpur, Aurangabad in the Indian State of Bihar.
The celebration of Chhath is a major event of the Jamuhar religious calendar. Chhath Festival at pond Sati Mai Talab of Village Jamuhar. Chhath Festival at Bank of canal of Kai River of Village Jamuhar. The Chhath Pooja in Jamuhar is celebrated on the bank of Canal of Kai River and other Ponds (Talabs).
The temple is a solar shrine, dedicated to Surya, the sun god, for Chhath Puja. The temple is located in Deo Town, Aurangabad. The Temple is unique as it faces west, the setting sun, not the usual rising sun. [2] It is considered to be one of the most sacred places for sun worshiping and Chhath Puja.