SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 43

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q43

For how many days is the Chhat Puja celebrated?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. four.

Chhath Puja is celebrated over a period of four days. It is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya, observed mainly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and parts of Nepal. Devotees perform rigorous rituals including fasting, holy bathing, and offering prayers to the setting and rising sun. Each day has specific customs, such as Nahay Khay, Lohanda, Kharna, and Arghya, emphasizing devotion, purification, and gratitude for health, prosperity, and well-being.