Chhath Puja 2023: The festival of Chhath Puja is celebrated every year on the Shashthi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. It is celebrated as the biggest festival of the year. It starts with Nahay-Khay. This fast of Chhath Puja is observed for the long life and happy life of the children. Also, women observe waterless fast during this period. This year it is starting from 17th November. This festival, which is celebrated for four days, is celebrated with great pomp not only in Bihar but also in many states of the country.
On the auspicious day of Chhath Puja, Sun God and Chhathi Maiya are worshiped and Arghya is offered to them. This fast is one of the most difficult fasts. If you are performing Chhath Puja for the first time, then it is very important to follow all the rules related to Chhath. This episode, let us know what rules should be followed while observing Chhath Puja fast for the first time.
New stove
Prasad has great importance in Chhath Puja. Special care is taken of cleanliness while making it. During this period, only a new stove should be used for making Prasad. If you use gas, a new stove should be used.
Do not consume onion and garlic
Onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian food should be avoided in the house several days before Chhath Puja. Keep in mind that the utensils in which non-vegetarian food has been consumed should not be used in worship even by mistake.
Eat Prasad together with everyone
The festival of Chhath Puja is a special festival celebrated with everyone. If you are observing this fast for the first time, then remember that it is auspicious to eat the food items prepared during this time, like jaggery, rice, milk, kheer etc. by sharing it with everyone.
Use of natural things
When performing Chhath Puja for the first time, it is important to keep many things in mind. Keep in mind that only soup and baskets made of bamboo should be used for puja. Steel or glass utensils should not be used during this period.
Do not eat anything without offering water to the Sun God.
Women observing fast on Chhath Puja should not consume anything without offering Arghya to the Sun God. Apart from this, women observing fast should sleep on the floor only.
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