Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival and only Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya (ancient Vedic Goddess Usha). The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes.The Sun, considered as the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshiped during the Chhath festival to promote well-being,....
Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival and only Vedic Festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya (ancient Vedic Goddess Usha). The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes.The Sun, considered as the god of energy and of the life-force, is worshiped during the Chhath festival to promote well-being, prosperity and progress. In Hinduism, Sun worship is believed to help cure a variety of diseases, including leprosy, and helps ensure the longevity and prosperity of family members, friends, and elders. The Chhath Puja is observed in Kolkata and all across the state of West Bengal.
Activities
include holy bathing, fasting, offering
Prasad to the rising sun. Food plays and important role in the festivals
different types of food are prepared and offered to the God.
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Organized By
Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal
ADT
New Secretariat Building, 1 KS Roy Road Kolkata
03322625975
wbtourismpublicity1[at]gmail[dot]com
How to reach
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra International Airport, which is 15 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Howrah and Sealdah railway station., which is 2 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Kolkata, which is 0KMs away.
