Which deity is worshipped during Chhath puja?
Answer: Lord Surya (Sun).
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About Chhath Puja:
- Chhath Puja is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun (Lord Surya), and his consort, Chhathi Maiya.
- It is largely celebrated in the Purvanchal states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Eastern Uttar Pradesh.
- It takes place six days after Diwali, on the sixth day of the Hindu lunar month of Kartika.
- It is a four-day festival, involving Nahay Khay (first day), Kharna (second day), Sandhya Arghya (third day), and Usha Arghya (fourth day).
- Devotees observe rigorous rituals during Chhath Puja, including fasting, holy bathing, and offering prayers to the Sun at sunrise and sunset.
- The rituals are performed on the banks of rivers, ponds, or other water bodies.
- This Puja is known for its simplicity and purity, and it is considered a way of paying homage to the Sun for sustaining life on Earth.
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