Chhath Puja 2023: After celebrating Diwali, India is gearing up for the four-day festival of Chhath Puja , which is just around the corner. This auspicious day is celebrated on the sixth day of the lunar month of Kartika or Vikram Samvat in the Hindu calendar, which falls six days after Deepavali. This year it will be celebrated with much fanfare and ceremony from November 17 to November 20.
Chhath Puja is dedicated to Lord Surya (Sun God or Surya Bhagavan), the God of energy and life force. It is also known as Surya Shashti, Chhath, Chhathi, Chhath Parv, Dala Puja, Pratihar and Dala Chhath. Happy Chhath Puja 2023: Wishes, images, status updates and messages to share(HT Photo) During Chhath, women observe a strict fast and offer prayers to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya for the welfare, prosperity and progress of their families and children.
They also offer Arghya to Chhathi Maiya and Lord Surya. The historical origins of this ancient Hindu festival can be found in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the states of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. (Also read: Chhath Puja calendar 2023: Nahaye Khaye to Usha Arghya; know all about the 4 days of Chhath Puja ) We're now on WhatsApp.
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