Chhath Puja 2020: Date, Muhurat, Vidhi, Katha, Significance, Thekua Recipe.
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The Mahaparva of faith will begin on November 18, starting on Kartik Shukla Chaturthi. Chhath Puja is on 20 November. The Sun God is specially worshiped in this festival beginning with Nahai Khay.
This time the planetary constellations in Chhath Puja are very auspicious. This time Shashti Tithi will start on November 19 at 21:58 PM. On this day, the sunrise will be at 6:48 AM.
Worshiping in this auspicious time leads to happiness, peace, wealth, and prosperity in the family. This time Chhath Puja starts with Ravi Yoga. Nahay Khay is happening in Raviyog. Along with this, Arghya Dwipushkar Yoga will be offered to the Sun God.
For Chhath Puja these materials are required: two-three big baskets of bamboo, three soups made of bamboo or brass, lota, thali, glass for milk and water, new garments sari-kurta pajamas, rice, to keep offerings, Red vermilion, incense, and big lamp, coconut with water, sugarcane with leaf, Sooth and sweet potato, turmeric and ginger plant is green, sweet, pear and big sweet lemon, also called tab, honey box, pan And whole betel nut, Kairav, camphor, kumkum, sandalwood, sweets.
Chhath Puja 2020 Date:
20 November 2020.
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Chhath Puja 2020 Muhurta:
Sunrise on the day of Chhath Puja - 06:48 AM.
Sunset on the day of Chhath Puja - 17:26 PM.
Shashti Start date - 21:58 PM (19 November 2020).
Some rules for making Thekua:
Thekua has great importance in Chhath Puja. Thekua mostly cooks and eats people from Bihar and Jharkhand. Thekua is specially prepared on the occasion of Chhath Puja. So let's see some rules for making Thekua.
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Thekua is specially prepared on the occasion of Chhath Puja.
1. Thekua is also known as Khajuria or Thikari. It is made especially in the areas of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Eastern Uttar Pradesh at the time of Chhath Puja.
2. Thekua is a bit difficult to make. Thekua is made with vegetable oils, ghee, dry fruits, and wheat bran flour.
3. Thekua is made as Prasad in Chhath Puja. It is made from clay stove and mango wood fuel. Those who do not have an earthen pot, they can cook in a pot of cans.
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4. You can add wheat flour oil or sugar and cashew nuts, raisins, dates, cardamom, and grated coconut, or whatever you like to dry fruit. It should be fried on medium and low heat. Flip Thekua as much as you can in the oil and fry them till they turn brown. When they turn brown, take them out.
5. Thekua is believed to be made on Kharna on the second day of Chhath Puja. In Chhath, the Sun God is worshiped by offering Arghya. It is believed that on the day of Chhath, the sister of Lord Surya is also worshiped.
What is the Significance of Chhath Puja and Chhathi Maiya?
Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun God. Surya is the deity available to every living being, the basis of life of all beings on earth. Sixth Maiya is also worshiped on this day along with Sun God.
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According to Vedic astrology, Chhathi Maiya or Chhath Mata protects offspring and gives them longevity. In Hinduism, Shashthi Devi is also known as the Manas daughter of Brahma.
In the Puranas, she is also called Maa Katyayani, who is worshiped on Navaratri on the Shashti Tithi. Shashthi Devi is called Chhath Maiya in the local language of Bihar-Jharkhand.
What is the story of Chhath Puja?
Chhath Maiya is worshiped at the Chhath festival, which is also mentioned in Brahma Vaivarta Purana. According to a legend, King Priyavrata, son of the first Manu Swayambhu, had no children.
Because of this, he was very unhappy. Maharishi Kashyap asked him to perform the yajna. According to the orders of the Maharishi, he performed a yajna for a son.
Subsequently, Rani Malini gave birth to a son but unfortunately, the child was born dead. The king and other family members were very unhappy because of this.
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Then a craft appeared in the sky, where Mata Shashthi was sitting. When the king prayed to her, she introduced herself and said - I am Shashthi Devi, the Maanas daughter of Brahma.
I protect all the children of the world and bless all the childless parents with children. After this, the goddess blessed the lifeless child with her own hands, so that the dead child could live.
The king was very pleased with the grace of the Goddess and worshiped Shashthi Devi. It is believed that after worship, this festival is celebrated worldwide.
What is the Religious and cultural significance of Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja is a festival of religious and cultural significance. It is one of the few festivals in which the Sun God is worshiped and Arghya is performed.
Sun worship is very important in Hinduism. He is the only God we can see regularly. In the Vedas, the sun god is called the soul of the world. Sunlight has the ability to destroy many diseases.
The person gets health, wealth, and confidence with the auspicious effects of the sun. In Vedic astrology, Surya is said to be a factor of soul, father, ancestor, honor, and higher government services.
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On Chhath Puja, worship of Sun God and Shashthi Maiya leads to the attainment of person, child, happiness, and desire. Culturally, the main feature of this festival is the simplicity of the tradition, the purity, and love for nature.
Scientific and astronomical importance:
Chhath festival is also very important from the scientific and astrological point of view.
The Sixth Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha is a special astronomical occasion when the Sun is located in the southern hemisphere of the Earth.
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During this time, the sun's ultraviolet rays collect more than normal on Earth. These harmful rays have a direct effect on people's eyes, stomach, and skin.
By offering and worshiping the Sun on Chhath Puja, the person should not be harmed by ultraviolet rays, hence the importance of Sun worship increases.
What are the Rules, methods, and days of Chhath Puja?
It is believed that at the time of Chhath Puja, devotees remain separated from their families, that is, they follow different rules. After the first day's holy bath they sleep on the ground with a mat or blanket.
Once a person starts Chhath Puja, they have to follow the rules every year. A person can stop doing it in any year only if a family member has died in that year.
Devotees offer offerings to Suryadev in the form of sweets, kheer, Thekua, and fruits. Prasad should be made without salt, onion, ginger.
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Four days of Chhath Puja-
1. Chaturthi - First day (Nahai Khay):
Devotees take a holy dip in the river and from there bring some water in a vessel to make their home, other materials. They keep the surroundings of the house clean and start Mahaparva Chhath by eating a pumpkin meal once a day.
The food should be made in any brass and clay utensils and with the help of mango wood in Chula.
2. Panchami - Second Day (Lohanda and Kharna):
On this day, the devotees fast for the whole day and break their fast only after sunset in the evening.
They offer Rasio-Kheer, puri, and fruits in worship. After dinner, they fast without drinking water for the next 36 hours.
3. Shashthi - Third Day (Sandhya Arghya):
This day means Chhath day. On this day in the evening, all the devotees offer the Sanjhiya Arghya or Sandhya Arghya to the Lord at the river ghat.
After this, they wear Chhathwartiya turmeric-colored saree and every one of the family comes together to celebrate Kosi rituals in which they place five sugarcane sticks around their lamps. Five sugarcane sticks are considered to be the form of Panchatatva (earth, water, fire, air, and space).
4. Saptami Saptami Fourth Day (Usha Arghya, Parana day):
On this day, the devotees offer Bihaniya Arghya along the banks of the Ganges / River with their family and family friends.
After that, they break their fast and take Chhath Prasad. If you liked this information related to Chhath Puja Mahaparva, then definitely share it and tell us through the comments.
What is the History of Chhath Puja?
Chhath Puja has great significance in the festivals of India. In the past, Raja Maharaj used to be priestly, especially to perform this puja in the state. Along with the Havan Kund to worship the Sun God, he also chanted the mantras of the Rugveda.
It is said that Chhath Puja was performed by Draupadi and Panch Pandavas of Hastinapur to relieve their sorrows and regain their lost kingdom.
Chhath Puja was first started by Surya Putra Karna. Their Gallantry and might are as low as can be said. It is also said that during the Mahabharata, he ruled Ang Desh (Munger District - Bihar).
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Another history-related story is that Lord Sri Rama and Mother Sita thanked them for returning from exile of 14 years in the month of Kartik, kept fast, and worshiped Suryadev.
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