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- Chhath puja is an ancient folk festival that lasts four days.
- It is majorly celebrated in northern India and Nepal, twice in a year.
- It is dedicated to sun god “Surya” and his sister “Chhathi maiya”.
- Solar Deity is worshiped to show gratitude and thankfulness for bestowing life on earth.
- Chhathi maiya is believed to protect children from diseases and give them a long healthy life.
- The food cooked during chhath puja is strictly vegetarian without salt, onions and garlic.
- Chhath puja was started in the holy city of Varanasi by the Gahadavala dynasty.
- Chhath also has a mention in both major hindu epics i.e. Ramayana and Mahabharta.
- According to environmentalists, it is the most eco-friendly religious festival celebrated in the world.
- Every year it is celebrated with great enthusiasm and dedication.
