Chhath Puja will starting from November 17 and will continue till November 20, 2023. This festival which lasts for four days is widely celebrated by people in Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand and holds special importance in Hindu religion.History and Significance of ChhathWhen was Chhath bornAccording to Hindu belief, the story is popular that Chhath festival is being celebrated from Vedic ages. This festival was first started by Suryaputra Karna by worshiping the Sun. It is said that Karna was a great devotee of Lord Surya and he used to stand in water for hours every day and offer Arghya to him.Who is the husband of Chhath MataChhath Maiya or Devasena is a Mahadevi of Hindu religion. Shashthi devi or Chhath maiya is also the goddess of vegetation and is believed to assist during fertility and child birth. She is worshiped as the giver and protector of children. She is also the deity of vegetation and fertility and is believed to give birth to children and assist during childbirth. Chhath maiya is the first wife of Lord Kartikeya. People of South India call Mata Shashthi as Devi Devsena. She is the first and most beloved wife of Lord Kartikeya. Worshiping them leads to never-ending lineage and happiness and prosperity.Benefits of doing Chhath PujaChhath puja is called the festival of vows which fulfil all the wishes by worshiping God Sun. During Chhath Puja, fasting evening Arghya (Chhath Arghya) is offered to Chhathi Maiya. Morning Arghya is offered to the rising Sun God (Surya). Offering Arghya has special significance. According to Hindu scriptures, offering Arghya to Sun God in the month of Kartik is also considered beneficial.Importance of offering Arghya to God SunChhath puja lasts for four days. It is said that worshiping God Sun during this time brings respect and progress. According to astrology, Sun is a planet around which eight planets revolve. Sun is considered the king among the nine planets. Sun is also considered to be the factor of father. If the devotees offer Arghya to them regularly during Chhath, then they get blessings in the house and success in life.
