Chhath Puja is a highly spiritual and traditional festival celebrated mainly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Nepal. It honors Surya Dev (Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, symbolizing health, prosperity, and devotion. Observing the vrat (fast) requires strict adherence to rituals to maintain purity and sanctity.
🌞 Essential Dos
1. Maintain Cleanliness
o Take a holy bath before starting the vrat.
o Keep the puja area and surroundings clean and clutter-free.
2. Follow Fasting Rituals
o Observe Nirjala Vrat (without water) or the traditional partial fast depending on your capacity.
o Avoid consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol during the vrat.
3. Offer Eco-Friendly Arghya
o Use natural offerings such as fruits, sugarcane, and seasonal grains.
o Prefer bamboo baskets, clay lamps, and biodegradable plates instead of plastic.
4. Pray with Devotion
o Offer Sandhya Arghya (evening prayers) and Usha Arghya (morning prayers) standing in clean water at ghats or rivers.
o Chant traditional Chhath hymns and maintain mental focus on surya Dev.
5. Involve the Family
o Encourage family participation, especially children, to pass down traditions.
o Prepare prasad and offerings together, fostering community bonding.
🚫 Essential Don’ts
1. Do Not Break the Vrat Improperly
o Avoid eating or drinking before completing the usha Arghya.
o Breaking the fast improperly is considered disrespectful.
2. Avoid Plastic and Harmful Materials
o Do not use plastic flowers, plates, or packaging in offerings.
o These can pollute water bodies and reduce the sanctity of the ritual.
3. Do Not Waste Food
o Offerings should be minimal yet meaningful.
o Do not waste fruits, milk, or other prasad items.
4. Avoid Negativity
o Stay away from arguments, anger, or impure thoughts during the festival.
o Chhath Puja emphasizes mental and spiritual purity along with physical purity.
5. Do Not Rush the Rituals
o Follow the rituals step by step without skipping any stage.
o Avoid performing puja in polluted or unsafe water bodies.
🌟 Key Takeaways
· Chhath Puja is not just about fasting but about purity of mind, body, and environment.
· Following the dos and don’ts ensures that the blessings of surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya are received in full.
· Eco-conscious celebrations help preserve the spiritual and ecological sanctity of the festival.
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