4pm News Network: The festival of Chhath Puja begins on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha month of Kartik month. Chhath festival is celebrated 6 days after Diwali. This year, Chhath Mahaparva will begin on November 5 and end on November 8. This four-day festival is dedicated to the worship of Chhathi Maiya. Chhath is considered one of the most difficult fasts. Because in this one you have to observe a fast without water for 36 hours. During this period, fasting always starts with Nahay-Khay. After which there is a tradition of performing the Kharna ritual.
Chhath Puja is an important festival of the Hindu religion.
This is an important festival of the Hindu religion. This festival is celebrated with devotion, faith and enthusiasm especially in large parts of India like Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. But now people of Indian origin in the country and abroad have also started celebrating the Chhath festival. Chhath is also known as Surya Shashthi. Because in this, along with the Sun God, Goddess Shashthi is also worshiped.
he It is a religious holiday that strengthens family relationships, brings loved ones closer and connects with nature. This includes sacred bathing, fasting, offering of Arghya to the rising and setting sun, etc.
Let us tell you that in India, the festival of Chhath is mainly celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and some areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh. On this day, women observe the Nirjala fast for the long life and health of their children. It is said that in this sacred festival of Chhath Puja, if the Sun God is worshiped according to the rituals, then happiness resides in the life of children. During this time, many rules are followed in worship and fasting, thanks to which all the results of fasting are achieved.
Know the main date of Chhath Puja
- Nahay Khay- Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Kharna- Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Arghya Afternoon – Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Usha Arghya – Friday, November 8
