Question

A Article on Chath pooja. why do we celebrate it? what is the reason behind it

Answer 1

Chhat Puja is an ancient festival dedicated to Sun god. The Sun is the universal provider of energy and life-force, and all living beings are sustained by it. This is an occasion to venerate him, thank him for his life-giving energy, and seek his blessings for health, long-life and prosperity. The festival is also known as Paratihar Sashthi (sashthi means sixth) or Surya Sashthi (Surya means Sun). It is observed on the sixth day ofshuklapaksh (bright fortnight) of Kartik month, according to the Hindu calendar. As per the Western calendar, it occurs in October or November.Chhat Puja is celebrated mainly by Hindus in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is also observed, with some variation, in north-eastern region and in other places with a significant migrant population from the above states. It is also celebrated in Nepal, especially in the region bordering India, besides Mauritius, Fiji, Surinam and a few other countries where Hindu migrants have been settled for several generations.Sacred OccasionThe principal activity of this festival is the observance of fast, bathing in the rivers, and offering prayers to Sun god in a ceremonial manner. The devotees also pray to Chhathi Maiya (also referred to as Usha), a goddess who has been venerated since ancient times. The rituals are performed in a group; in small towns and villages, the entire population together may participate in the activities.The festival is traditionally held over four days, with devotees participating in rituals and maintaining strict austerity. However, in the modern era, many people celebrate it for one or two days. Traditional clothes of holy colours, such as saffron, orange or yellow, are worn throughout the festival. During this period, traditional sweets, such as motichoor ke laddooand thekua, are eaten with relish.Although the formal celebration of Chhat Puja has a few mythological tales behind it, the spirit behind the worship predates all of them, as the Sun has been an object of devotion and reverence for time immemorial.

Answer 2

Chhat Puja is an ancient festival dedicated to Sun god. The Sun is the universal provider of energy and life-force, and all living beings are sustained by it. This is an occasion to venerate him, thank him for his life-giving energy, and seek his blessings for health, long-life and prosperity. The festival is also known as Paratihar Sashthi (sashthi means sixth) or Surya Sashthi (Surya means Sun). It is observed on the sixth day ofshuklapaksh (bright fortnight) of Kartik month, according to the Hindu calendar. As per the Western calendar, it occurs in October or November.Chhat Puja is celebrated mainly by Hindus in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is also observed, with some variation, in north-eastern region and in other places with a significant migrant population from the above states. It is also celebrated in Nepal, especially in the region bordering India, besides Mauritius, Fiji, Surinam and a few other countries where Hindu migrants have been settled for several generations.Sacred OccasionThe principal activity of this festival is the observance of fast, bathing in the rivers, and offering prayers to Sun god in a ceremonial manner. The devotees also pray to Chhathi Maiya (also referred to as Usha), a goddess who has been venerated since ancient times. The rituals are performed in a group; in small towns and villages, the entire population together may participate in the activities.The festival is traditionally held over four days, with devotees participating in rituals and maintaining strict austerity. However, in the modern era, many people celebrate it for one or two days. Traditional clothes of holy colours, such as saffron, orange or yellow, are worn throughout the festival. During this period, traditional sweets, such as motichoor ke laddooand thekua, are eaten with relish.Although the formal celebration of Chhat Puja has a few mythological tales behind it, the spirit behind the worship predates all of them, as the Sun has been an object of devotion and reverence for time immemorial.