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Where Did the Chhath Festival Begin in Bihar: Where Did Lord Krishna's Son Samba Perform the Puja, Why Did Mother Sita Offer Arghya

Summary by Dainik Bhaskar
Chhath, a great festival of folk faith, has become global today. It is celebrated as far as the Americas and Europe. There are varying claims about its origins. Claims and arguments place its origins in the Magadha, Mithila, and Anga regions of Bihar. Bhaskar spoke with scholars from these three regions to learn the rationale behind these claims. Read the report… Magadha's Argument: Most Sun Temples Are Here; Buddha Said, "I Am the Sun." It is b…
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Chhath, a great festival of folk faith, has become global today. It is celebrated as far as the Americas and Europe. There are varying claims about its origins. Claims and arguments place its origins in the Magadha, Mithila, and Anga regions of Bihar. Bhaskar spoke with scholars from these three regions to learn the rationale behind these claims. Read the report… Magadha's Argument: Most Sun Temples Are Here; Buddha Said, "I Am the Sun." It is b…

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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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