Chhath Puja 2024: Chhath Puja, the great festival of sun worship, is a major festival of Hindu religion. This festival is mainly dedicated to Sun God. This festival is celebrated every year on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month with full devotion and enthusiasm.
In this fast, which is observed for the prosperity of the house, worship is done for four days and the Sun God is worshipped. Chhath begins with Nahay Khay and after Kharna, Chhath Puja ends after evening and morning Arghya.
Chhath fast is as difficult as its rules. It is believed that by observing this fast following the rituals and rules, Chhathi Maiya fulfills every wish. In such a situation, let us know the rules of Chhath festival-
Keep these rules in mind
According to astrology, consumption of onion and garlic is considered prohibited during the Chhath festival which lasts for 4 days. These days food is cooked without garlic and onion.
If you want to please Chhathi Maiya during Chhath Puja, then take special care of cleanliness. Do not touch any puja item without taking bath.
Arghya is offered to the Sun God and it is believed that plastic, silver and steel utensils should not be used for worship.
Women who observe Chhath fast should not sleep on a bed or cot, but should make their bed on the floor.
While preparing Chhath Prasad, one should not taste it even by mistake as it becomes false.
Keep in mind that where you are making Prasad, food should not be cooked first.
One should always wear clean clothes during puja.
If you observe Chhath fast, do not consume anything without offering Arghya to the Sun.
During Chhath Puja, no one is allowed to consume fruits in the house. Fruits can be consumed only after the puja is over.
During Chhath festival, alcohol and non-vegetarian food should not be prepared or consumed at home.
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