🟤 Why Chhath Puja Matters

For every Bihari, Chhath Puja is more than a festival—it’s an emotion. It’s the sound of devotional songs by the ghats, the glow of thousands of diyas on riverbanks, and the aroma of Thekua frying in ghee at home.

Celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP—and by the Bihari diaspora across India and the world—Chhath Puja is one of the most unique and eco-friendly festivals in the world. It honors the Sun God (Surya Dev) and Chhathi Maiya, symbolizing gratitude for health, prosperity, and well-being.

If you’ve ever lived away from home during Chhath, you’ll know the nostalgia—it’s not just about rituals, it’s about food, family, and memories.

🟤 The Four Days of Chhath Puja Rituals

• Day 1 – Nahay Khay
• Devotees take a holy dip and eat a satvik meal to purify the body.
• Traditional dish: Kaddu Bhaat (pumpkin curry with rice) prepared with no onion, garlic, or spices.
• Day 2 – Kharna
• Devotees observe a strict fast the whole day.
• In the evening, they prepare gur ki kheer (jaggery kheer) with roti and fruits as prasad.
• After Kharna, devotees start a 36-hour nirjala vrat (fast without water).
• Day 3 – Sandhya Arghya (डूबते सूर्य को अर्घ्य देने की परंपरा)
• Families gather at riverbanks and ponds at sunset.
• Devotees offer arghya (water & offerings) to the setting sun with songs and rituals.
• Women prepare Thekua—the iconic sweet prasad made of wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee.
• Day 4 – Usha Arghya (सुबह का अर्घ सूर्योदय)
• Final day, where prayers are offered to the rising sun.
• Families break their fast with fruits and thekua, symbolizing purity and devotion.

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🟢 The Iconic Foods of Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja foods are more than just dishes—they are a reflection of devotion, purity, and Bihar’s culinary tradition.

1. Thekua – The Heart of Chhath

Thekua is the most famous prasad of Chhath Puja.

• Made with wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee.
• Deep-fried until golden brown.
• Crunchy, mildly sweet, and full of nostalgia.
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2. Kaddu Bhaat – Nahay Khay Special

The first day’s meal:

• Pumpkin curry cooked with minimal spices.
• Served with plain rice.
• Light, nutritious, and satvik.
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3. Gur ki Kheer – Kharna Offering

• A wholesome porridge of rice and jaggery.
• Cooked slowly for natural sweetness.
• Served with roti and fruits.
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4. Fruits & Essentials

• Banana, sugarcane, coconut, and seasonal fruits are essential offerings.
• Symbolize nature’s bounty and gratitude.

🟡 Why Chhath Foods Are Special

• Satvik & Pure: No onion, garlic, or processed spices.
• Locally Grown Ingredients: Most recipes rely on Bihar’s native produce—wheat, rice, jaggery, pumpkin.
• Cultural Identity: Foods like Thekua and Kaddu Bhaat aren’t just dishes—they’re family traditions passed down for generations.

For the diaspora, preparing these foods is a way to stay connected to their roots.

🔑 Chhath & BihariStore.com – Bringing Bihar to Your Doorstep

Living outside Bihar and missing home during Chhath?
That’s exactly why BihariStore.com exists.

We make it easy for you to access authentic Bihari ingredients—from Sattu, Millets, Wheat Flour, Jaggery, and Rice—so you can prepare Chhath Puja dishes the traditional way, no matter where you are.

Chhath Puja is not just about rituals—it’s about discipline, purity, and gratitude. But for Biharis everywhere, it’s also about the taste of thekua, kaddu bhaat, and gur ki kheer—flavors that connect us back to our soil.

This Chhath, whether you’re in Patna, Delhi, Mumbai, or abroad—celebrate with authentic Bihari flavors from BihariStore.com.

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