Why Chhath Puja is performed without a priest?

Chhath Puja, dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, is observed over four days without the involvement of a priest. The festival is rooted in personal faith and devotion rather than priest-led rituals. Devotees, known as vratis, perform the worship and recite prayers themselves. The festival symbolises collective devotion and the bond between humans and nature.