Chhath Puja 2022: 5 Places In Bihar That You Must Visit During Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is celebrated a week after Diwali and continues for 4 days. Bihar continues to be one of the main locations for Chhath celebrations, which include dawn and dusk prayers on riverbanks.

5 Places In Bihar That You May Visit During Chhath Puja

Bhagalpur, also known as the Silk City, is the third largest city in Bihar. During Chhath Puja, lakhs of devotees flock to the Ganga to worship the Sun God. Most of the people congregate at the Barani Ghat, which is located below the Vikaramshila Setu, making it the most crowded place during Chhath. (Image Source: Getty)

Darbhanga attracts millions of people to its Ghats and lakes on Chhath. Digghi Lake, Gangasagar Lake, and Harahi Lake all have a large number of devotees praying in their waters. (Image Source: Getty)

Gaya, a historic city, is well-known for its ties to Buddhism. It is situated alongside the Phalgu River and is the second-largest city in the state. The city has several Ghats, which are sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, and Jains, and these are the places where people pray during Chhath. Apart from the ones mentioned, the other well-known ghats to visit are Kendui Ghat, Sidhiya Ghat, Pita Maheswar Ghat, and Dev Ghat. (Image Source: Getty)

Owing to the overwhelming Rajput population, Aurangabad is referred to as the "Chittorgarh of Bihar." During Chhath Puja, the Sun Temple at Aurangabad is beautifully decorated and there is a joyful atmosphere around. (Image Source: Twitter)

Unsurprisingly, the hub of the Chhath celebrations is the capital city of Bihar. As the Ganga River flows through the city, devotees swarm to its banks, with the Ganga Ghat beneath the Gandhi Setu serving as the primary gathering place. A lot of people also make their way to the numerous water bodies at sunrise and sunset to pray there. (Image Source: Twitter)