New Delhi: After Diwali, if any festival is discussed, it is Chhath Puja, which brings a special kind of excitement among the people. The Chhath festival has now begun, with devotees showing great enthusiasm. On the day of Nahay-Khaay, devotees prayed and prayed for happiness and prosperity. Many states, including Delhi, have declared school holidays to celebrate the festival.
The governments have taken this decision considering the religious significance and busy schedule of the people. In fact, the Sun God is worshipped with great enthusiasm on this festival. Havan and puja are performed on the banks of rivers and water bodies. Find out in detail which states have declared school holidays for Chhath.
Chhath Puja Holiday in Delhi
Chhath Puja is today, and all schools across Delhi have been declared closed. Given the deep cultural and spiritual significance of this festival in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has declared a school holiday on October 27th.
Schools will remain closed in Bihar as well.
Chhath is considered the most popular festival in Bihar. Due to the festival, all educational institutions in Bihar have been declared closed until October 29th. The holidays began on October 18th, covering both Diwali and Chhath Puja.
Schools will remain closed in West Bengal.l
Schools in West Bengal have also declared holidays on October 27th and 28th for Chhath. Jagadhatri Puja, a major festival here, will be celebrated with great enthusiasm, and therefore, the decision has been made to close schools in the state until October 31st.
Learn about the significance of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja is considered to be of great significance in Hindu culture and religious beliefs. It begins on the sixth day of the month of Kartika and is generally celebrated in October-November. Devotees also celebrate it in the month of Chaitra, known as Chaiti Chhath.
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God. Devotees observe a waterless fast to appease the Sun God. Standing in a body of water, they offer prayers to the rising and setting sun, Usha and Pratyusha.