Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival historically native to the Indian subcontinent, more specifically, the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh and the Madhesh region of Nepal. Wikipedia

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

Date: Friday, 20 November, 2020

Significance: To thank Sun for bestowing the bounties of life on earth and fulfilling particular wishes

Type of holiday: Hindu Holiday, Religious holiday, Historical, Religious, Cultural

Also called: Chhaith, Chhath Parva, Chhath Puja, Dala Chhath, Dala Puja, Surya Shashthi

Featured in religions: Hinduism, Jainism

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