There itself Chhath Puja has a very special significance since the beginning of Surya Shashthi fasting from today. This fast of Chhath Puja is mainly done for the long life of the children, family happiness and prosperity, good health and attainment of desired results. This festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated for four whole days. Chhath Puja is considered to be the most difficult fast Because its rules are very strict.
Important beliefs
On the first day of Chhath Puja, there is a bath and eating. The fast is broken after offering Kharna on the second day, Arghya to the setting Sun on the third day and Arghya to the rising Sun on the next day. The more difficult this fast is, the more stringent are its rules. Today we will try to tell that do not forget to make these mistake during fasting through this article.
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Important dates–
chhath Puja 2021 - 10 November
Sunrise on the day of Chhath Puja – 06:40
Sunset on the day of Chhath Puja – 17:31
Shashthi Tithi Begins – 10:35 (9 November 2021)
Shashti date ends - 08:24 (November 10, 2021)
Mistakes to avoid during chhath Puja
A lot of care has to be taken of cleanliness in Chhath Puja. Therefore, nothing of worship material should be touched without cleanliness.
women who are practicing this fast should not sleep on the bed or cot during these 4 days, she can sleep by laying a sheet on the ground.
It is considered very important to offer Ardhya to the Sun God. Therefore, silver, steel, plastic utensils should never be used for worship. Always use a copper ball.
According to the beliefs, onion and garlic come under the Tasmic category. Therefore, it is forbidden to consume both of them in these 4 days. So be sattvik for the whole 4 days.
Nothing should be consumed while preparing the prasad. If you do this then your offering may be false.
Place where you are making Chhath prasad. Keep in mind that no food is cooked there. Along with this, use only a new stove made of clay.
If you have kept a fast, do not consume water or anything else without offering Ardhya to the Sun.
One should not consume fruits on the days of worship. Fruits can be consumed after worship.
Do not abuse anyone, do not fight or fight during these 4 days of Chhath Mahaparv. Keep peace at home.
Why do we celebrate Chhath Puja–
Everyone has their own reasons for performing Chhath Puja or fasting, but mainly Chhath Puja is done by worshiping the Sun God to get his blessings. By the grace of Sun God, health remains good. By the grace of the Sun God, the store of money and grains is filled in the house. Chhath Mai provides children. This fast is also kept for the best children like the sun. This fast is also kept for the fulfillment of one's wishes.
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