The correct answer is A. Sun.
Chhath Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and Nepal. It is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya. The festival is observed in the month of Kartik (October-November) according to the Hindu calendar.
The first day of Chhath Puja is called Nahay Khay. On this day, people take a holy bath in a river or pond and then eat a special meal. The second day is called Kharna. On this day, people fast from sunrise to sunset and then eat a special meal. The third day is called Sandhya Arghya. On this day, people offer prayers to the Sun God and take a holy bath in a river or pond. The fourth 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 explanation of each option:
- Option A: Sun. The Sun God is the main deity of Chhath Puja. He is worshipped for his life-giving powers.
- Option B: Prithvi (Earth). The Earth is not a deity in Hinduism. However, she is sometimes personified as a goddess.
- Option C: Moon. The Moon is not a deity in Hinduism. However, he is sometimes personified as a god.
- Option D: None of the above. This is the correct answer.