In this four-day festival dedicated to the Sun and Chhathi Maiyā, married women apply a vivid orange sindoor line from nose to hair-parting, but what does this striking mark mean, how did it originate and why only orange in this special observance?
Chhath Puja kicks off with Nahay Khay, a day of ritual bathing and pure offerings. It’s the start of a mystical four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God. What ancient secrets and blessings await the faithful this year? Read the article for full details.
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