Chhath Puja is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between humans and nature, the power of faith, and perseverance. It is celebrated on Shukla Shashthi of the month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar. The word “Shashthi” means sixth, so it is called Chhath Puja and the goddess worshipped is called Chhath Maiya. Chhath Puja is dedicated to the sun god Surya, and the goddess Chhath Maiya is also worshipped on this day. According to Vedic astrology, Chhath Maiya protects children from diseases and problems, and gives them long lives and good health