Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival devoted to Lord Surya and ChhathiMaiya (known as Surya's sister), and it is only held in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal. It is the sole Vedic celebration devoted to the Sun God, who is said to be the source of all energies, as well as to ChhathiMaiya (another name for Goddess Usha from the Vedic period). Humans worship the deity of light, energy, and life force in order to enhance their well-being, progress, and wealth. People hope to honour the Sun God for four days by participating in this event. Vrati refers to the fasting devotees who participate in this event.
Chhath Puja originated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, as well as Nepal, but its popularity has since expanded not just throughout north and east India, but also around the world. The four-day events draw so large crowds that local and state officials frequently have to make additional preparations.
The Sun God is honoured at the Chhath Puja. The sun is
the deity who can be seen by everyone, and it is the source of life for all
living things on the planet. The Sun God is honoured at the Chhath Puja. The
sun is the deity who can be seen by everyone, and it is the source of life for
all living things on the planet. On this day, ChhathiMaiya is worshipped with
the Sun God. Chhathimaiya or Chhathimata, according to Vedic Astrology,
protects and gives longevity to the progeny.
Shashthi Devi has also been referred to as Manas
Daughter of Brahma ji in Hinduism. She is also supposed to be the mother
Katyayani, who is venerated on Navratri on the Shashti date, according to the Puranas.
Shashthi Devi is known as ChhathMaiya in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh.
According to mythology, sages have been doing Chhath Puja since the early Vedic period, fasting for days and performing the puja using Rigvedic mantras. Karna, the sun of Lord Surya and the ruler of Angadesh, which is modern-day Bhagalpur in Bihar, is said to have conducted Chhath Puja. Pandavas and Draupadi, according to another tale, conducted the Puja to overcome challenges in their life and reclaim their lost kingdom.Chhath Puja is regarded Mahaparva by people from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and other nearby places.
The goddess worshipped in this Puja is ChhathiMaiya, also known as
Usha. Several rituals are performed during the Chhath celebration, which are
far harsher than those performed during other Hindu holidays. Taking baths in
rivers or water sources, rigorous fasting (during which one cannot even drink
water), standing and giving prayers in water, facing the sun for extended
periods of time, and offering prashad to the sun at sunrise and sunset are all
common practices.
The devotees must bathe in the holy river and prepare a nice lunch for themselves on the first day of the Puja. On this day, KadduBhaat with Channa dal is a popular dish, which is prepared on a mud stove using mud or bronze utensils and mango wood. On this day, the females who are fasting are only allowed to have one meal.
The devotees are required to fast for the whole day on the second day, with the exception of a brief break after nightfall. The Parvaitins prepare the entire Prasad, which includes kheer and chapattis, on their own and eat it to break their fast, following which they must fast for 36 hours without water.
The third day is spent at home preparing the Prasad, and in the evening, the entire Vratin household joins them to the riverbank to make offerings to the setting sun. While presenting their offerings, the women usually wear turmeric yellow sarees. The passionate folk tunes make the nights more better.
Chhath is an ancient Vedic festival that originated in the Indian
subcontinent. Chhath Puja, which is central to the festival's celebration, is
dedicated to the solar deity Surya and his sister Shashti Devi (ChhathiMaiya)
in order to receive their blessing and thank them for bestowing all of life's
fortunes. Lord Surya, who is regarded to be the source of all strength, is
honoured solely at this festival.
The Chhath Prasad is traditionally prepared with rice, wheat, dry
fruits, fresh fruits, nuts, jaggery, coconut and lots and lots of ghee. One
important thing regarding the meals prepared during Chhath is that they are
prepared completely without salt, onion and garlic.
Rice, wheat, dry fruits, fresh fruits, nuts, jaggery, coconut, and
a lot of ghee are all used in the traditional preparation of Chhath Prasad. One
of the most essential aspects of Chhath meals is that they are made entirely
without salt, onion, or garlic.
Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the country of Nepal
Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the country of Nepal
celebrated on Kartik Shukla Shashthi. This festival is celebrated after 6 days of Diwali