Introduction:
Here is a collection of Chhath Puja images. Chhath puja is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival, which is celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, parts of Nepal, and the diaspora belonging to these regions elsewhere in the world. The festival is celebrated to show gratitude towards the Sun god, who is the source of entire energy in the universe and has offered several gifts provided by the Sun got to nature and mankind.
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Chhath Puja:
The festival of Chhath is celebrated 6 days after Diwali and is a bigger festival than Diwali for the people belonging to these regions. Also called ‘Surya Shashti’, the festival falls on the ‘shashti’ (6th day) of the ‘shukla shashti’ of the month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar. As per the Gregorian calendar, it falls in the month of October or November.
Who is Chhath Maata?
As per Hindu texts, ‘Shashthi Devi’ is the ‘manas-putri’ (human daughter) of Lord Brahma. As per the Puraans, she is known as Maan Katyayani, who is worshipped on Navratri on the shashti tithi. In the local language, she is known as ‘Chhath Maata’.
People worship “Chhath Maiya’, who is believed to provide strength and support to the poor. She is worshipped as the ‘goddess of the festival’ and is associated with health, wealth, and happiness. She is also known to bless childless couples, protect the young children, and bless them with a long life.
How is Chhath Puja celebrated?
Chhath Puja is a four-day event. The festival does not worship any idol, but the festival has a lot of religious and cultural significance, as it is the only festivals where Surya dev (the Sun god) is worshipped. The Sun holds a very important position in the Hindu religion. He is the only God seen on a regular basis. The sun is the soul and the master of the universe. The Sunlight has the ability to destroy several diseases. It provides health, wealth, and self-confidence to everyone.
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On the first day of this 4-day festival, the sun is offered ‘arghya’ (offering), in the morning as well as evening. The basic idea is to worship the sun, when it is rising, in the morning and again worship the sun, when it is setting, in the evening. The rituals include taking a holy bath, fast without water, and standing knee-deep in water for long periods of time.
Mostly, women keep this fast, and during this time, they are referred to as ‘parvaitin’, which means ‘one celebrating the festival’. Since this festival is not gender-specific, many men also keep fast and observe the festival. The ladies pray for the safety and well-being of their family of their children. People meet their friends and relatives and exchange good wishes.
Chhath Puja Images:
Given below are some images related to Chhath Puja which highlight the significance of the festival and the grandness with which this festival is celebrated by the people belonging to Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and even Nepal.
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FAQs:
Q. 1: Who is Chhath Maata?
Ans: Chhath Maata (alco called ‘Shashthi Devi’) is the ‘manas-putri’ (human daughter) of Lord Brahma. As per the Puraans, she is known as Maan Katyayani, who is worshipped on Navratri on the shashti tithi.
Q. 2: When is Chhath Puja celebrated?
Ans: Chhath Puja is celebrated on the ‘shashti’ (6th day) of the ‘shukla shashti’ of the month of Kartik, and falls about 6 days after Diwali.
Q. 3: What is Chhath Maata associated with?
Ans: Chhath Mata is worshipped as the ‘goddess of the festival’ and is associated with health, wealth, and happiness. She is also known to bless childless couples, protect the young children, and bless them with a long life.
Q. 4: Where all is Chhath Puja celebrated?
Ans: Chhath Puja is celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and even Nepal.
Q. 5: Which deity is worshipped during the Chhath Puja?
Ans: Surya dev (the Sun god)
