Question

The traditional Hindu festival of Chhath, observed by people all over Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh, takes place after the festival of ______?

• A. Dussehra
• B. Holi
• C. Diwali
• D. Sankranti

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Diwali

The Hindu festival of Chhath, celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, takes place six days after the festival of Diwali. Chhath Puja, celebrated six days after Diwali, is dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, a revered deity for family welfare and children's health. The rituals associated with Chhath Puja involve bathing in holy rivers, preparing special prasad, fasting, and offering "arghya" to the setting sun.