Chhat Puja is one of the major festivals across India. Chhat Puja is celebrated for 4 days in the whole country. The main focus of Chhat Puja is Sun God and Chhat Mata. It can be said that another festival of Surya Bandana is called Chhat Puja. Women fast about 3 days for the happiness and prosperity of the family and the welfare of their children. This puja is also known as Surya Shasthi.
Most people fast for 36 hours during this Mahaparva.
Chhat Puja is mentioned in various books and Puranas including Ramayana, Mahabharata.
Generally, Chhat Puja is celebrated with great fanfare in large areas of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
However, this worship is also practiced in the state of Tripura. On Sunday afternoon, Chhat Puja was organized in Rani Pukur area of the capital Agartala . Both men and women participate in this puja.
State Chief Secretary JK Sinha, West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar and other officials were present.
Everyone wishes for the well-being of their families. Addressing the media, the District Magistrate said that Chhat Puja is organized to wish the well being of the society and the family. He congratulated everyone on the occasion of Chhat Puja.
