This Video On Chhath Puja Finally Made Me Understand Why It’s Celebrated

Have you had a Bihari friend taking a week-long leave from college or work to go home after Diwali?

This festival is actually called the Chhath Puja which is enthusiastically celebrated in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The festival is dedicated primarily to the Sun for being the source of all life and energy and Chhathi Maiya also known as Usha, a female deity who is a consort of the Sun.

In this video created by Epified, the nuances of this festival are explained aptly. This video provides the perfect source of knowledge about Chhath Puja and its importance in our history.