can anyone explain the importance of chhath Pooja
in their own words in 150 not copied from Google
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India is a land of festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in different corners of the country with joy and enthusiasm. One of the most important festivals celebrated just after a week of Diwali is Chhath Puja. Chhath Puja is a festival devoted to Sun God Surya and his wife Usha, who is also known as Chhathi Maiya. During Chhath Puja, people thank Lord Surya, the god of energy and life-force for sustaining the life of Earth. Devotees believe that the Sun is also a source of healing and helps to cure many illnesses and diseases.
The word “Chhath” translates to sixth in Bhojpuri, Maithili and Nepali dialects. The festival is celebrated on the 6th day of the Kartikeya month of the Hindu calendar and hence is known as the Chhath Puja. According to the English Calendar, it falls in the month of October or November. This festival lasts for 4 days, which makes it the longest festival after Navratis.
Chhath puja 2019 will be celebrated from October 31 to November 3.
Chhath Puja is celebrated elaborately in Bihar, Jharkhand and certain regions of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. It is also celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Delhi, and Mumbai. Being the most prominent festival of Bihar and Jharkhand, Chhath Puja is celebrated with great zeal. Lakhs of devotees from across the country gather at rivers, dams, ponds, ghats, and other water bodies to offer prayers. Chhath puja is the most important Bihar festival and has a distinct flavor that attracts so many people that authorities have to make special arrangements.