Chhath, the great festival of folk faith, is going to start from 13 November 2026 this year. In this special festival of Sun worship, worship of Chhathi Maiya along with Lord Surya also has special significance. In this ritual that lasts for four days, the devotees follow difficult rules with full devotion and devotion. The special thing about Chhath festival is that there is a tradition of offering Arghya to both the setting and rising sun.
Starting from Nahay-Khay and continuing till Kharna, evening Arghya and dawn Arghya, this festival is considered a symbol of purity, restraint and faith. It is believed that worshiping Chhathi Maiya blesses the child with happiness, health and long life. Let us know who Chhathi Maiya is and why she is worshiped in Chhath Mahaparva.
Who is Chhathi Maiya?
According to religious beliefs, Chhathi Maiya is known as Shashthi Devi. She is considered to be the mental daughter of Lord Brahma and sister of Sun God. In Hinduism, Shashthi Devi is especially worshiped as the goddess who protects children. It is believed that by his grace the child is blessed with health, longevity and a happy life. In mythological traditions, Chhathi Maiya is also related to the birth, upbringing and protection of children. This is the reason why women keep a fast on Chhathi Maiya for the well-being of their children and the happiness and prosperity of the family and worship her with all rituals.
Chhathi Maiya is considered to be the sister of Lord Surya.
There is a popular religious belief behind worshiping Chhathi Maiya along with Sun God in the festival of Chhath. According to folk belief, Chhathi Maiya is the sister of Lord Surya. For this reason, in this festival, along with offering Arghya to the Sun God, Chhathi Maiya is also remembered.
Why is Chhathi Maiya worshiped during the festival of Chhath?
The biggest purpose of worshiping Chhathi Maiya in the festival of Chhath is to wish for the protection of children and happiness and prosperity of the family. There is a religious belief that by worshiping the Goddess with a true heart, the child is blessed with a healthy and long life. Especially mothers observe this difficult fast for the progress, good health and happy future of their children. During this period the rules of purity, sanctity and restraint are followed.