In the midst of the folk songs, delicious sweets and exotic fruits, people rush to the ghats to celebrate the Chhath Puja 2017. History and Significance of Chhath PujaIn Chhath Puja, devotees offer prayers for the Sun God (Lord Surya) and his wife Usha seeking blessings for fulfilment of their wishes and desires. According to legends, Draupadi and the Pandavas had performed the Chhath Puja after they were advised by sage Dhaumya. Chhath Puja 2017 datesTuesday, October 24, 2017 (Day 1) : The day of holy bath and eating. Chhath Puja 2017 Muhurat TimingsChhath Puja Day - Sunrise at 06:41 amChhath Puja Day - Sunset at 18:05 pmChhath Pooja TithiShashthi Tithi Begins at 09:37am on October 25, 2017Shashthi Tithi Ends at 12:15 pm on October 26, 2017

Source: dna October 26, 2017 07:52 UTC