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Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated in certain parts of northern and eastern India as well as in Nepal and by the diaspora from these countries. Prayers are dedicated to the sun god and his wife for the life giving properties of the former. It is believed that the healing power of the sun combined […]
The different processes involved in Chhath Puja are briefly summarized below. The first day of the festival is meant for taking bath and eating food. Observing fast for a whole day till the evening puja is involved in the second day of the festival.. The devotee (Vratti) does not consume food or water until the […]
During the festival of Chhath Puja, special type of Prasad is prepared using different types of grains, fruits, spices and various other seasonal products, some of which are necessitated only due to the requirement of Chhath Puja. “Thekua” is a very important Prasad of Chhath Puja which is a special type of sweet pudding made […]
Chhath Puja, also called as “Dala Chhath” or “Surya Shashthi”, is celebrated after Deepavali , on the auspicious period of Kartik Shukla Paksha Shashthi that usually falls in the months October- November. Though Chhath puja is celebrated twice in a year, Kartik Chhath is regarded as the most important one. People celebrate the festival with […]
Find the list of Chhath Puja Samagri: 1) Rice (Chawal/Akshat/akshintalu) 2) Coin (Dakshina) 3) Camphor (Kapoor) 4) Cotton Balls (Batti) 5) Deepak (Lamp) 6) Ghee 7) Fruits 8) Holy Water 9) Idol of Lord Surya 10) Idol of Lord Ganesha 11) Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) 12) Kumkum (Roli) 13) Khajur/kajuram (Date) 14) Matchbox (Maachis) 15) Panchamrit […]
Chhath Puja is a 4-day festival, celebrated from the sixth day of Kartik month, as per the Hindu calendar. The word “Chhath” means “Six” and hence the name Chhath puja. This festival is mainly celebrated in Bihar, but nowadays it is also celebrated in many other states like Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and […]
The beauty and benefits of Chhath Puja are embedded in its disciplined rituals. The Chhath songs sung by the devotees during the puja are helpful in maintaining a calm mind and soul. During this period the human blood stream absorbs solar energy from the sunlight, which improves the function of the white blood cells. The […]
Specific rituals are to be followed during Chhath puja, known as Chhath Puja Vidhi. Furnished below is a step-by-step guide to the Chhath Puja Vidhi. Chhath Puja Vidhi: 1) A clean red cloth is spread over the holy area or the puja sthan. 2) Idols of Lord Ganesha and the Sun God are placed on […]
What is Chhath Pooja: Chhath festival is mainly celebrated in the state of Bihar and also in Nepal with great enthusiasm. During the festival, the married women folks observe fast for the well-being of their children and the happiness of their family members. The festival is celebrated for four days. The first day of Chhath […]
The ancient Chhath Puja festival, dedicated to Sun God (Bhagwan Surya),is celebrated to acknowledge Lord Surya for showering blessings and preserving life & energy on earth. Chhath Puja rituals and traditions are very tough as the devotee has to observe fast for 36 hours without consuming food or water. The rituals and traditions of Chhath […]
