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What is Dala Puja?
Dala Puja is broadly known as Chhath Puja for the Hindu God Surya Dev. However, dala puja is celebrated differently than that of Chhath Puja wherein rural Hindu people of Bengal esp. North Eastern Bangladeshi Hindus worship the ascribed god of this utsav in a "dala" i.e. a bamboo craft basket on top with long legs for supporting. Followers perform varied functions such as local dance, folk song, or anything pleasant at each person's home whole night, where dala puja is celebrated, and are rewarded with coconuts from each puja giver family.
Dala puja is a memorable puja for many Hindu boys and girls, where they can perform and dress as they wish to entertain others in puja pandal.
Dala Puja - video
