how chhath was celebrated outside india in 2023

20 NOV, 2023

Sweta Gupta

The Chhath Puja festival, lasting four days, is joyously celebrated not only in Bihar and eastern UP but also across India and by the Indian diaspora worldwide.

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The worship of Surya Dev (Sun) was observed in this capital city of Oman.

muscat, oman

People from Bihar and Purvanchal proudly showcase their cultural traditions in United Arab Emirates.

dubai, uae

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The Bihari community from Japan also celebrated Chhath puja with a lot of grandeur. 

tokyo, japan

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In Lagos, Nigeria, Biharis celebrated Global Chhath, carrying the essence of Chhath Mahaparv and showcasing their cultural heritage on the shores of Africa.

nigeria, africa

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In the center of Kuala Lumpur, Geeta Ashram echoed with sincere devotion to the Bihar community as they gathered to celebrate Chhath Puja.

kuala lumpur, malaysia

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Despite the rain, the enthusiasm for Chhath remained strong as devotees gathered in Bentonville, USA, to celebrate the Mahaparv.

bentoville, usa

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In Seoul, Dr. Monu Nath Baitha, a postdoc at Yonsei University, celebrates Chhath Puja each year, preserving his cultural heritage abroad.

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In the chilly weather of the UK, devotees of Chhath Puja assembled, displaying steadfast devotion to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiyaa.

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