Chhath Puja 2026: 7 traditional foods and sweets prepared during the festival

Food is an important part of Chhath Puja, with traditional dishes and sweets prepared as offerings to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. From the iconic thekua to simple rice-based meals, here are seven traditional foods associated with the four-day festival, observed from November 13 to 16 in 2026.