Several Stories Behind Chhat Puja- Holy Festival for Biharis

People ask about what is the significance of Chhat Puja

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Everyone knows that there is some story behind Diwali- Ram’s Return and entering the house on Diwali.

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So, you must be curious to know the story behind celebrating Chhat Puja

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Chhat Puja is related to Sun and to goddess Sasthi who protects mother

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Or It is about six Krittika stars who raised Kartikeya,

This is a festival performed by Sri Rama and Sita after the return from 14 years of exile

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Also Draupadi and the Pandavas celebrate this festival, in order to restore their fortune after they lost in the gambling match.

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Chhat Puja is primarily performed by housewives, the matriarch of the household.

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The women in Bihar and Nepal do fasting for many days and waiting for the sun to arise

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So that, they can offer all kinds of fruits, vegetables and flowers to the Dawning sun

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The rituals performed during Chhat Puja signify that this has something to do with fertility & growth and prosperity of household.

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