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From UP to Assam, Here’s How the Whole Country Celebrated Chhath

The feastival is dedicated to Surya bhagwan.
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Eve of Chhath at Narmada Ghat, Jabalpur.
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Eve of Chhath at Narmada Ghat, Jabalpur.
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Chhath Parva, or what is more commonly known as Chatth Puja, is a famous Hindu festival celebrated in different parts of the country as well as abroad. The festival is dedicated to Surya bhagwan and spans four days.

In 2018, Chhath Puja is to be observed from 11 to 14 November, with the main puja to be done on 13 November.

Here is how Chhath was celebrated across the country.

West Bengal

Women in Kolkata offering prayers to Surya bhagwan.

Assam

Women celebrating Chhath in Guwahati. 

Bihar

Chhath being celebrated in Bihar.
Chhath celebrations in Bodhgaya.
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Uttar Pradesh

A Lucknow Chhath.
A large crowd celebrates Chhath by the holy river in Varanasi.

Madhya Pradesh

People gather for Chhath puja in Jabalpur.

National Capital Region

A metropoliton Chhath in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. 

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