The festival Chhatha falls on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Kartik, 4 days after the Bhaitika(Tihar). It is particularly observed by Maithili people living in the Terai. However, other people are also seen to observe it in the Terai.
This festival is observed by worshipping the sun. On the previous day, that is on the fifth day of Kartik Shukla. The devotees eat nothing and worship the setting sun and then eat.
On the very day of Chhatha , they go to near by river or pond early in the morning. They take their bath there and worship the rising sun. After this performance, all the family members join together and take different types of sweets.
It is important to worship the sun-god with flowers and burning lamps. It is believed that after this festival people get remedy for skin disease since they take baths in very cold water at the time of sun sine. People believe that this festival gives them pleasure and prosperity in life.
This festival is observed by worshipping the sun. On the previous day, that is on the fifth day of Kartik Shukla. The devotees eat nothing and worship the setting sun and then eat.
On the very day of Chhatha , they go to near by river or pond early in the morning. They take their bath there and worship the rising sun. After this performance, all the family members join together and take different types of sweets.
It is important to worship the sun-god with flowers and burning lamps. It is believed that after this festival people get remedy for skin disease since they take baths in very cold water at the time of sun sine. People believe that this festival gives them pleasure and prosperity in life.
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