Ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God Surya and Chhathi Maiya, observed with extreme devotion, purity, and sacred fasting by standing in holy waters.
Expressions of gratitude to the cosmic Sun for sustaining life on Earth and granting vitality, good health, and family longevity.
36-hour nirjala fast, offering Sandhya Arghya to the setting sun, and morning Usha Arghya to the rising sun with thekua prasad.