The correct answer is: a) The Sun God.
Chhath Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and eastern Uttarakhand. It is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. The festival is observed in the month of Kartik (NovemberâDecember) according to the Hindu calendar.
The first day of Chhath Puja is called Nahay Khay. On this day, people take a holy bath in the river and then eat a special meal. The second day is called Kharna. On this day, people fast and offer prayers to the Sun God. The third day is called Sandhya Arghya. On this day, people offer prayers to the Sun God at sunrise and sunset. The fourth and final day is called Usha Arghya. On this day, people offer prayers to the Sun God at sunrise.
Chhath Puja is a very important festival for Hindus. It is a time to thank the Sun God for his blessings. The festival is also a time to pray for the well-being of family and friends.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- Option a: The Sun God is the main deity of Chhath Puja. He is worshipped for his life-giving powers.
- Option b: Lord Shiva is the god of destruction and regeneration. He is not worshipped on Chhath Puja.
- Option c: Goddess Durga is the goddess of power and protection. She is not worshipped on Chhath Puja.
- Option d: Lord Krishna is the god of love and compassion. He is not worshipped on Chhath Puja.