What is the significance of bamboo soop during Chhath Puja?

The bamboo basket, known as a soop, holds special significance during Chhath Puja as bamboo, a natural element, symbolises nature, which is worshipped during the puja, according to beliefs. Devotees place fruits, thekua and other offerings in the soop while offering arghya to the Sun God. The ritual is believed to bring divine blessings and fulfilment of devotees' wishes.