Chhath Puja

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Melbourne to glow with devotion as one of the world’s largest Chhath Puja celebrations outside India and Nepal starts today

Beyond its spiritual significance, Chhath is a celebration of discipline, inclusivity, and environmental harmony, values that align closely with Australia’s multicultural ethos.

Record-breaking turnout for Melbourne’s Chhath Puja celebration

Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu Vedic festival, primarily celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, as well as in Nepal.

Hindu festival of Chhath celebrated in Australia

Chhath is celebrated six days after Diwali as per the Hindu calendar and is dedicated to Surya Devta (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiyya (Goddess Shashthi).

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