Chhath Puja: Chhath is a festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. It is dedicated to Chhathi Maiya. It lasts for four days. During these four days, different traditional dishes are offered to Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God.

What dishes are prepared on the four days of Chhath?

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Chhath Puja is not just a festival, but a symbol of faith, culture, and devotion. This four-day, rigorous fast is observed with special attention to purity and sanctity. During these four days, various traditional dishes are offered to Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God.

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Chhath Puja begins with Nahay-Khay. On this day, devotees bathe in the river and take a vow to fast by consuming sattvik food. Arwa rice cooked in rock salt and ghee, and gourd vegetable are consumed as prasad.

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Kharna is the second day of Chhath Puja. On this day, devotees observe a day-long fast, and in the evening, after worshipping the Sun God, they prepare a special offering, known as 'kharna' or 'lohanda' (Lohanda). This marks the beginning of a 36-hour fast. Rasiya, or jaggery kheer, is the main offering on this day. This kheer is made from jaggery and raw rice.

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The third day of Chhath Puja, the most important day of Chhath Puja, is celebrated with offerings to the setting sun. A bamboo pot decorated with a variety of traditional dishes, including thekua, is offered to Chhathi Maiya.

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The fourth day of Chhath Puja marks the final day of the fast, when offerings are made to the rising sun. After this, devotees break their fast by performing Parana (parana). Prasad (offerings) consisting of thekua (thekua), fruits, and other delicacies are distributed to everyone.