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Download Solution PDFChhath Puja is dedicated to which of the following Gods?
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Option 2 : Surya Dev
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Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya Dev, the Sun God.
The festival is celebrated mainly by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
Chhath Puja is also known as Dala Chhath and Surya Shashthi.
During the festival, devotees offer prayers to Surya Dev to thank him for sustaining life on earth.
Option 1: Shiva is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, Shiva is a prominent Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.
Option 3: Krishna is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a popular deity in Hinduism and is worshipped in many other festivals.
Option 4: Rama is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a revered Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2, Surya Dev.
Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to Surya Dev, the Sun God.
The festival is celebrated mainly by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
Chhath Puja is also known as Dala Chhath and Surya Shashthi.
During the festival, devotees offer prayers to Surya Dev to thank him for sustaining life on earth.
Option 1: Shiva is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, Shiva is a prominent Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.
Option 3: Krishna is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a popular deity in Hinduism and is worshipped in many other festivals.
Option 4: Rama is not the God dedicated to Chhath Puja. However, he is a revered Hindu deity and is worshipped in many other festivals.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2, Surya Dev.
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