Chhath Puja
A four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP.
Offerings
Mahamastakabhisheka
The head anointing ceremony of the Jain statue of Lord Gommateshwara at Shravanabelagola, performed once every 12 years.
Nariyal Poornima
Also known as Coconut Day, a festival celebrated by the fishing communities to mark the beginning of the fishing season after monsoon.
Pitru Paksha
A 16-day period in the Hindu calendar when Hindus pay homage to their ancestors, especially through food offerings.