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Bihar) observed Chhath Puja or Surya
Shashti with sheer devotion. It is said
that Karna had gained supreme powers
by performing Chhath rituals. This had
made Karna grow into a powerful and
valiant warrior.
Worship of Chhathi Maiya (consort of
the Lord Surya) is held at Chhath Puja,
Chhathi Maiya is also known as the Usha
in the Vedas. Usha means dawn (the fi rst
light of the day). People pray to Chhathi
Maiya to overcome their troubles as
well as to get the Moksha or liberation.
Another history behind celebrating the
Chhath Puja is the story of Lord Rama. It
is considered that Lord Rama and Mata
Sita had observed fast and offered puja
to the Lord Sun in the month of Kartik
in Shukla Paksh during their coronation
after returning to the Ayodhya after 14
years of exile. From that time, Chhath
Puja became a signifi cant and traditional
festival in the Hindu religion and startedExif Info:
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