Chhath (regional detail) — ప్రాముఖ్యత
Chhath Puja is the ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God, observed mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP. It is a four-day festival with arghya to the rising and setting sun.
Chhath (regional detail) — ప్రాముఖ్యత
According to local tradition, Chhath is linked to Sita's worship of the Sun in Valmiki's ashram and to the Mahabharata. Chhathi Maiya (Shashthi Devi) is worshipped as the protector of children. The festival emphasises purity, discipline, and gratitude to nature.
Chhath (regional detail) — పూజా విధానం
- Nahay Khay: Bathe and eat a single meal; clean the house.
- Kharna: Fast the whole day; break after sunset with kheer and roti.
- Sandhya Arghya: Nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the river.
- Usha Arghya: Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
Chhath (regional detail) — మంత్రాలు
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
Chhath (regional detail) — సాంప్రదాయ వంటకాలు
- ●Thekua
- ●Kheer
- ●Fruits
- ●Sattvic prasad only
Chhath (regional detail) — ఇతర పేర్లు
Bihar(छठ पूजा)
Four-day riverbank ritual
Jharkhand(छठ पूजा)
Same as Bihar
Eastern UP(छठ पूजा)
Same observance
Chhath (regional detail) — చేయవలసినవి / చేయకూడనివి
చేయవలసినవి
- ✓Maintain strict purity
- ✓Offer arghya at correct times
- ✓Use bamboo soop
- ✓Respect the river
చేయకూడనివి
- ✗Do not break fast before arghya
- ✗Avoid onion and garlic
- ✗Do not pollute the ghat
Chhath (regional detail) — FAQ
- Chhath (regional detail) అంటే ఏమిటి?
- Chhath Puja is the ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God, observed mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Eastern UP.
- Chhath (regional detail) 2026 ఎప్పుడు?
- 2026లో Chhath (regional detail) 15, నవంబర్ 2026, ఆదివారంన వస్తుంది.
- Chhath (regional detail) పూజా విధానం ఏమిటి?
- Nahay Khay: Bathe and eat a single meal; clean the house.; Kharna: Fast the whole day; break after sunset with kheer and roti.; Sandhya Arghya: Nirjala fast; offer arghya to the setting sun at the river.; Usha Arghya: Offer arghya to the rising sun; break the fast and distribute prasad.
- Chhath (regional detail) రోజు ఏమి తినాలి?
- Thekua, Kheer, Fruits, Sattvic prasad only
- Chhath (regional detail) రోజు ఏమి చేయాలి?
- Maintain strict purity; Offer arghya at correct times; Use bamboo soop
- Chhath (regional detail) రోజు ఏమి చేయకూడదు?
- Do not break fast before arghya; Avoid onion and garlic; Do not pollute the ghat
- Chhath (regional detail) రోజు ఏ దేవతను పూజిస్తారు?
- Chhath (regional detail) Suryaకు అంకితం.