Chhath Puja, a grand festival honoring the Sun God & Chhathi Maiya, is celebrated with devotion in India. Learn about its rituals, history, and significance.

Chhathi Maiya, regarded as the sister of Surya and daughter of Brahma, is believed to bestow health and longevity upon children when honoured by devotees ... and “Usha Arghya" (morning offerings to ...

• Conclusion of Chhath (November 8, 2024): The festival concludes on this day. Before sunrise, women enter the river or pond ...

I lost my child. In the natural order of things, children are expected to outlive their parents, not the reverse. I held ...