Oct 23, 2025
Nimakshi ChanotraHere are the top 10 lesser-known facts about Chhath Puja…
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Fact 1
Chhath is the only Vedic festival in the Hindu religion.
Fact 2
Once a family has started to celebrate this festival, it cannot be stopped and has to be continued for all the coming generations.
Fact 3
During the Chhath puja celebration, people offer prasad to Lord Surya, and mostly they are sweets, Kheer, Thekua and fruits in bamboo tokari.
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Fact 4
According to the legends, Lord Rama and Sita celebrated Chhath Puja after completing 14 years of exile.
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Fact 5
People who fast for 4 days of the Chhath puja celebration are known as Vrati.
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Fact 6
It is the only festival that is dedicated to Lord Surya and Goddess Chhati.
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Fact 7
Devotees during this festivity observe 36 hours of fasting to seek the deities' blessings.
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Fact 8
Chhath Puja is considered to be the best way for detoxification.
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Fact 9
The festival of Chhath also represents the celebration of the new harvest.
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Fact 10
Countries like Fiji, Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago also celebrate this festivity with full enthusiasm and devotion.
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