Surjahi Puja is a ''puja'' celebrated by the

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of Jharkhand.

Etymology

''Surjahi'' is a joint word of ''Suraj'', which means ''sun'' and ''ahi'' means ''is''.

Celebration

At the ''puja'', people venerate the sun. The ''puja'' is celebrated once every five years. It is observed on the first three days in the Hindu months of Aghan or Magh. It is celebrated when a wish is fulfilled and is celebrated in the courtyards of houses.

References

{{reflist Harvest festivals in India Hindu festivals in India Culture of Jharkhand Festivals in Jharkhand Nagpuri culture