Chhath Puja will be celebrated on November 19.
The festivities of the auspicious occasion will begin with Nahay Khay on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik.
Chhath Puja celebrations are about to start. The festivities of this auspicious occasion will begin with Nahay Khay on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. Nahay Khay will fall on November 17, 2023, and the day of worship, known as Kharna, will be celebrated on November 20. This festival is majorly celebrated in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and a few parts of Nepal.
Chhath Puja is dedicated to worshipping the Sun God, Surya. As per the belief, the Sun is the source of life and energy and devotees pray to God for the well-being of the family, especially children. On the main day of worship, devotees make Satvik Kaddu Bhaat with pulses and serve it as bhog to the deity. During the celebrations of Chhath Puja, devotees observe fast and offer Arghya to the Sun God and Chhathi Mata.
As per astrology, if one takes a few measures, then one will be able to seek the blessing of Chhathi Mata. According to Ayodhya’s astrologer, Pandit Kalki Ram, this year, Chhath Puja will be celebrated on November 19. The four-day fast and celebrations will commence on November 17 with Nahay Khay. The festival will conclude on November 20, with the Arghya to the rising Sun.
As per the astrologer’s guidance for the Chhath festival, followers are advised to rise early, bathe, and sit facing the east. Subsequently, they should lay out a white cloth, place a picture of the Sun God on it, and engage in the worship ritual known as Panchopachar. This involves offering sandalwood paste, flowers, incense, a lit lamp, and Naivedya (food offerings) to the deity. Additionally, devotees are encouraged to present jaggery as an offering. The astrologer emphasizes the importance of using red flowers in the homage to the Sun God. Furthermore, practitioners should recite the Surya mantra while using a Rudraksha rosary.
Another remedy offered by Pandit Kalki Ram is that on the day of the Chhath festival, right after taking a bath in the morning, offer Arghya to the Sun God and jaggery and rice to the water for Arghya. To further please the Lord, one should eat cooked rice mixed with jaggery and milk on this day.
Finally, donating something will please the Sun God.
By donating this your wish will be fulfilled. One can offer a copper coin or a piece of metal in the flowing water to reduce Surya Dosha. Also, one can donate wheat and jaggery by tying them up in the red cloth.
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