20 NOV, 2023
Sweta Gupta
The Chhath Puja festival, lasting four days, is joyously celebrated not only in Bihar and eastern UP but also across India and by the Indian diaspora worldwide.
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The worship of Surya Dev (Sun) was observed in this capital city of Oman.
People from Bihar and Purvanchal proudly showcase their cultural traditions in United Arab Emirates.
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The Bihari community from Japan also celebrated Chhath puja with a lot of grandeur.
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In Lagos, Nigeria, Biharis celebrated Global Chhath, carrying the essence of Chhath Mahaparv and showcasing their cultural heritage on the shores of Africa.
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In the center of Kuala Lumpur, Geeta Ashram echoed with sincere devotion to the Bihar community as they gathered to celebrate Chhath Puja.
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Despite the rain, the enthusiasm for Chhath remained strong as devotees gathered in Bentonville, USA, to celebrate the Mahaparv.
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In Seoul, Dr. Monu Nath Baitha, a postdoc at Yonsei University, celebrates Chhath Puja each year, preserving his cultural heritage abroad.
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In the chilly weather of the UK, devotees of Chhath Puja assembled, displaying steadfast devotion to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiyaa.
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