Celebrating Chhath Puja in the United States often requires a little more shopping preparation than celebrating in India. Some families may find traditional puja accessories at nearby Indian stores, while others may need to order them online. Planning ahead for छठ पूजा 2026 makes it easier to arrange the required offerings, prepare traditional prasad and […]
Thekua is a traditional sweet that holds a special place in Chhath Puja celebrations. Prepared with wheat flour, jaggery and ghee, it is offered as prasad to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. For Indian families living in the United States, making Thekua at home is a meaningful way to continue their family traditions during छठ […]
Chhath Puja begins with Nahay Khay, a day dedicated to cleanliness, preparation and the start of the festival’s religious observance. Hindu devotees living in India and the USA follow this ritual before the main offerings to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. During छठ पूजा 2026, Nahay Khay gives families an opportunity to prepare their homes, […]