Question

What is the unique festival of Bihar?
1. Deepawali
2. Bisu
3. Vinayak Chaturthi
4. Chhath Puja

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Chhath Puja

The correct answer is Chhath Puja.

• Chhath Puja:
  • Chhath is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun god and his wife Usha in order to thank them for bestowing the bounties of life on earth.
  • The Goddess who is worshipped during the famous Chhath Puja is known as Chhathi Maiya (also known as Usha, wife of the sun god).
  • The word Chhath means sixth and the festival is celebrated on the sixth day of the month Kartika of the Hindu lunar Vikram Samvat calendar.
  • The festival is observed over a period of four days.
  • The rituals include holy bathing, fasting, standing in water for long periods of time, and offering prayers and food to the setting and rising sun.