Have you ever wondered why Chhath Puja is celebrated without the elaborate idol worship seen in many other Hindu festivals? There are no traditional temple rituals at the centre of this festival. Instead, devotees stand in rivers, ponds and other water bodies, offering prayers directly to the setting and rising Sun. This centuries-old tradition carries a beautiful message about the relationship between human beings, nature and faith. Chhath Puja reminds us that the forces sustaining our lives can also become the centre of our deepest devotion.
