Chatt Puja (Mithila Art By Sweety Karna)

This beautiful Madhubani painting portrays the sacred festival of Chhath Puja, dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. At the center shines the radiant Sun, symbolizing energy and life. Devotees, mostly women dressed in vibrant traditional attire, stand partially immersed in water, holding offerings of fruits, thekua and diyas in bamboo baskets called soop. The scene captures the ritual of “Arghya,” where prayers are offered to the rising and setting sun. Lotus flowers and rippling water symbolize purity and devotion, while banana trees on the banks enhance the divine setting. The intricate borders and bright colors celebrate culture, spirituality and tradition .