Chhath Puja is a festival dedicated to the Sun god, celebrated 7 days after Diwali. It is the festival of the cleanliness of body and soul, truth, non-violence, forgiveness, and compassion. It is one of the most important festivals in Bihar, Jharkhand during the month of Kartik. It is also celebrated in some parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.