Sanatan Dharma is a religion where not only gods and goddesses are worshipped, but also trees, plants, nature, sun and moon. Especially in Karva Chauth festival, all the women break their fast after offering Arghya to the moon. Similarly, there are many festivals in Hindu religion, in which Arghya is offered to the Moon God. Only after that the fast is broken. In such a situation, people should know some special things related to Moon God.
The holy festival of Karva Chauth will be celebrated on 29th October. This evening women will eagerly wait for the moon to rise. According to astrology, the Moon symbolizes the mind of a person. Changing its position brings about a change in the feelings of the person. Apart from this, it is told in Rigveda that the moon originated from the mind of Lord Vishnu. For this reason, the Moon is considered revered in Hindu religion.
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In which festivals is Arghya offered to the Moon?
There are many festivals in Hindu religion, the main center of which is Moon God. In astrology, it is believed that Moon God is the factor of a person's mind. It is believed that the influence of Moon brings happiness in a person's life and family life. Similarly, every woman observes Karva Chauth fast for a happy family life and especially offers Arghya to the Moon in the evening.
Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi
Women keep this festival for the happy life and long life of their children. On this day, women observe fast throughout the day and break the fast by offering Arghya to Moon God in the evening. On this festival, along with worshiping Moon God, women also worship Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi.
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Halashashti
This festival is especially celebrated in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat. In this, women keep fast for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the family. Then in the evening, they offer Arghya to the moon in a formal manner. According to religious beliefs, this fast remains incomplete without offering Arghya.
Why is the moon worshipped?
It is told in the religious text Rigveda that the moon originated from the mind of Lord Vishnu. For this reason people worship Moon God. In this connection, it is told in Shiva Purana that when Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati started uniting while performing Tandav, the Sun God was born from the brightness of Lord Shiva's eyes and the Moon was born from the soft body of Mother Parvati.
Chandrama manas jaatschaksho suryo ajayat, srotradvayuscha pranascha hridayatsarvamidam jaayate.
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The meaning of this verse of Rigveda is that the Moon was born from the mind of Lord Vishnu and the Sun was born from the brightness of the eyes. According to this, Moon and Sun are considered parts of Lord Vishnu. For this reason, the Moon is worshiped in many festivals.
Note: This article is based on religious beliefs and calculations. We do not confirm this.