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Kartik Chhath Puja 2024

Kartik Chhath Puja 2024

Chhath puja is an important festival in Hinduism that is observed for the worship of the sun god Surya and his sister or maternal aunt Chhathi Maiya. This festival is mostly observed in Indian states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh as well as parts of Nepal. This is a four-day celebration that progresses with each day accompanied by different rituals and offerings. Each day has its own importance:

Nahay Khay (November 5): The first day – A day of cleansing and purifying rituals.

Lohanda and Kharna (November 6): Fasting and offering preparation by the observers.

Sandhya Arghya (November 7): Devotees offer prayers to the sun in the west.

Usha Arghya and Parana (November 8): All the morning final offerings to the sun of the daybreak are completed and then the fasting commences.

On Day 1 of Chhath Puja, called Nahay Khay (Bathing and Eating)

The first day of Chhath Puja is referred to as Nahay Khay, which means 'Bathing and Eating'. This is the day when all the devotees join in this festival and start by cleaning themselves and everything around them to get rid of all impurities. This day initiates the worship and devotion of Chhath Maiya the Sun Goddess and Surya Dev or the Sun God.

Important Customs and Rituals:

Sacred Bathing: The devotees observe this sacred ritual bath in any natural body of water most especially in rivers to signify baptism and purification.

Succeeding Description of Food Department Activities: The devotee’s houses are then scrupulously cleaned and simple vegetarian food with no or very few condiments, garlic or onion is prepared to keep all the offered food clean.

First Meal: The usual family meal includes mainly rice, chana dal, and pumpkin curry. This meal is the one that commences the fast of the worshippers.

Nahay Khay is accompanied by the ideas of cleansing and determination which creates the need for a pure structure to the days of fasting and praying that follow.

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✨ कार्तिक मास माहात्म्य कथा: अध्याय 20 - Kartik Mas Mahatmya Katha: Adhyaya 20

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कार्तिक माहात्म का लिखूं, यह बीसवाँ अध्याय ॥

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Chhath Puja begins with a ritual bath and concludes with the offering of Arghya to the rising sun. Preparations for this festival start before Diwali, with many devotees observing a strict “nirjala” fast, considered one of the most challenging. On the sixth day of Shukla Paksha in the Kartik month, devotees worship Chhathi Maiya, who is believed to bestow happiness, success, glory, fame,…

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Chhath Puja Calendar 2024: Day-Wise Schedule, Muhurat, And Sunrise, Sunset Timings

Last Updated:November 04, 2024, 09:05 IST Chhath Puja festival is celebrated for four days in the month of Kartik, as per the Hindu calendar. Chhath Puja 2024 will be celebrated from November 5 to November 8. (Image: Shutterstock) Chhath Puja is a popular Hindu festival dedicated to Sun God, or Surya Dev and his sister Chhathi Maiya. The festival is widely celebrated with all traditional…

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Festivals in India during Winter Season

India, with its rich cultural tapestry, is a land of diverse festivals that celebrate the country's traditions, beliefs, and heritage. From October to March (winter season in India), a plethora of festivals unfolds, each marked by unique rituals, vibrant colors, and exuberant celebrations. Let's embark on a journey through the kaleidoscope of festivals that grace the Indian calendar during this period. A foreign tourist, planning a trip to India  winter season, should try to go in for an itinerary that coincides with date of a festival and must include a destination accordingly. It will make your India tour a memorable journey. Attending festivals in India will introduce you with rich cultural heritage of India.

Navaratri (October): Navaratri, meaning "nine nights," is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Celebrated in October, it signifies the triumph of good over evil. The first three nights are dedicated to Goddess Durga, the next three to Lakshmi, and the final three to Saraswati. The festival is marked by vibrant dance forms like Garba and Dandiya Raas, where people come together to revel in joyous camaraderie.

Durga Puja (October): Durga Puja, primarily celebrated in West Bengal, is an elaborate festival honoring Goddess Durga. The festival spans ten days, with the last four days being the most significant. Elaborate pandals (temporary structures) house intricately crafted idols of the goddess, and the city of Kolkata comes alive with cultural performances, processions, and artistic decorations.

Diwali (October/November): Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. Symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, Diwali involves lighting oil lamps, bursting fireworks, and exchanging sweets. Homes are adorned with colorful rangolis, and families come together to worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. You can opt for Ayodhya Diwali Tour.

Chhath Puja (October/November): Predominantly celebrated in the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Chhath Puja is dedicated to the Sun God. Devotees observe a strict regimen of fasting and rituals, including standing in water and offering prayers to the rising and setting sun. The festival is a unique blend of faith, discipline, and environmental reverence.

Guru Nanak Jayanti (November): Guru Nanak Jayanti commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Sikhs engage in prayers, processions, and langar (community meals) to honor the teachings of Guru Nanak. Gurdwaras are illuminated, and hymns resonate in the air, spreading a message of unity and equality.

Kartik Purnima (November): Celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Kartik, this festival holds significance in Hindu, Jain, and Sikh traditions. Devotees take ritualistic baths in holy rivers, and lamps are lit to honor various deities. In some regions, it marks the conclusion of the Kartik month with grand processions.

Pushkar Camel Fair (November): Held annually in the town of Pushkar, Rajasthan, the Pushkar Camel Fair is a unique blend of spirituality and vibrant festivities. Besides the trading of camels and livestock, the fair hosts cultural events, camel races, and folk performances. The town becomes a kaleidoscope of colors and traditions. You can opt for Pushkar Fair Tour and Rajasthan with Pushkar Fair Tour.

Christmas (December): Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, is celebrated with fervor across India. Churches are beautifully decorated, and people exchange gifts. Cities like Goa, known for their Christian population, host grand festivities, with midnight masses, carol singing, and delicious feasts.

Pongal / Makar Sankranti (January): Pongal, celebrated predominantly in Tamil Nadu, and Makar Sankranti, celebrated in various parts of India, mark the harvest festival. Homes are adorned with kolams (rangoli), and people prepare a special dish called Pongal. Kite flying is a common tradition during Makar Sankranti.

Republic Day (January 26): January 26th is a significant day in India as it marks the adoption of the Constitution. Republic Day celebrations include a grand parade in New Delhi, showcasing India's military might, cultural diversity, and technological achievements. The entire nation participates in patriotic fervor.

Vasant Panchami (February): Vasant Panchami heralds the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the patron of knowledge and arts. Schools and colleges organize special prayers, and people wear yellow attire, symbolizing the blossoming of mustard flowers. Basant Panchami is also associated with kite flying in some regions.

Goa Carnival (February/March): The Goa Carnival is a vibrant, three-day-long celebration filled with music, dance, and parades. Influenced by the Portuguese Carnival, the Goan version is a riot of colors, with people donning elaborate costumes, participating in processions, and enjoying lively music.

Mahashivratri (March): Mahashivratri, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is observed by fasting, night-long prayers, and visits to Shiva temples. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva on this day brings spiritual rejuvenation. The festival is particularly significant in Varanasi, the city of Shiva.

Holi (March): Holi, the festival of colors, is a joyous occasion celebrated with enthusiasm across India. People play with vibrant colored powders, water balloons, and engage in communal revelry. Traditional sweets like gujiya and thandai add a gastronomic delight to the festivities.

Chapchar Kut (March): Celebrated by the Mizos in Mizoram, Chapchar Kut is a spring festival marking the clearing of jungles for cultivation. Folk dances, traditional music, and bamboo stilt walking are integral parts of the celebrations, showcasing the cultural richness of the Mizo community. As we traverse through these diverse festivals spanning from October to March, it becomes evident that India's cultural mosaic is woven with threads of unity, diversity, and a deep connection to tradition. Each festival is a unique expression of joy, faith, and the collective spirit that binds the people of this incredible nation.

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Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashti, is a Hindu Vedic festival celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, Nepal, and Uttar Pradesh. It's observed on the sixth day of the Kartik month to express gratitude to the Sun God. Devotees also worship Chhatti Maiya, the sister of the Sun God, during this auspicious occasion. 

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✨ कार्तिक मास माहात्म्य कथा: अध्याय 22 - Kartik Mas Mahatmya Katha: Adhyaya 22

बाईसवें अध्याय की, जब लिखने लगा हूँ बात ।

श्री प्रभु प्रेरणा प्राप्त कर, कलम आ गई हाथ ॥

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Diwali Wishes

Here is my wish for Deepawali and flashing life. Warm and elegance, which is a part of this auspicious occasion, fills your life with joy and bright joy, and brings joy and prosperity for the whole year. The festival of lights can be the forerunner of happiness and prosperity. Diwali is a festival of light, color and joy. Deepawali is the second name of Diwali, people give their loved ones 'Happy Happy Diwali' on this special evening. Diwali is the most famous festival of Hindus. Diwali is the festival of lights and people on Diwali worship the prosperity and rich life of sweet Indians Laxmi and Lord Ganesha. On Diwali, people decorate their homes with sweets rangoli and bright light. Diwali is also known as the festival of joy. In this festival, Chris inspects the mass of the moon every year. This day is the deepest night lamp and candles have increased inflow of light. The festival of Diwali comes to Kartik and the moon has mass. On Diwali, which was the seventh incarnation of Vishnu. And it is believed that Ram comes to Ayodhya. And it is also believed that Ayodhya was the birthplace of Ram. Ram comes home after 14 years of exile and during 14 years he was the king of monsters fighting against Ravana and successfully returned home after winning the fight against the King of Demons.

Diwali is the main festival to be celebrated in India. Almost every house decorates their homes on the occasion of Diwali so that it can be shown that truth always conquers evil. Diwali is the only festival in Hinduism. Which every Hindu people celebrate because we have seen that there are many Hindu festivals like Chhath Puja, but this festival is not celebrated by the Hindu people. This festival celebrates the Hindu people of Bihar region only.

Perhaps Diwali may be the forerunner of happiness, prosperity and positiveity, because this unique opportunity fills the air with love and laughter, hoping for this festival of light and beauty will shine in your way, lets live it together . Diwali security will keep your life filled with happiness, prosperity and happiness and happiness in your life. Diwali is the festival, Deep light, shining with every moment, to celebrate every village and city for Diwali, and to clean up their homes, some people buy new things on Diwali. It is the worship of enthusiasm, happiness, brotherhood, cleanliness, cleanliness and festival. Here are the best wishes to Diwali for giving good wishes to your friends and family members here.

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So what is chhath ?

Chhath Puja , Chhath or Shashthi Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated on the sixth day of Kartik Shukla Paksha .

It's mainly celebrated in Bihar , parts of Jharkhand, parts of west Bengal, eastern Uttar Pradesh, parts of Nepal.

It is said that this festival is the biggest festival of Maithil , Magadha and Bhojpuri people, it is their culture. Chhath festival is celebrated with great pomp in Bihar. This is the only festival of Bihar or whole of India .It has been going on since Vedic times and it has become the culture of Bihar.

It's a 4 days long festival these include holy bathing, fasting and abstaining from drinking water (vrata), standing in water for long periods, and offering prasad (prayer offerings) and arghya. The main worshipers called Parvatinas (from Sanskrit parv, meaning 'occasion' or 'festival') are usually women. However, a large number of men also observe this festival as Chhath is not a gender-specific festival.

The vibe of chhath has now reached everywhere along the globe and has gradually became famous too. It's now one the identity of Bihar and proud festival of Biharies .

WHO IS CHHATHI MAIYA ?

According to religious texts and mythology, Chhathi Maiya is the Manas daughter of Brahma ji. She is also considered the sister of Sun God. Shashthi Maiya is worshiped in Chhath fast, hence the name of this fast is Chhath. According to the legend, Brahmaji divided himself into two parts to create the universe. In which the form of man appeared in the right part and nature in the left part. It is believed that a part of Goddess Prakriti, the presiding deity of the universe, is called Devasena. Since being the Chhath part of nature, the goddess also has a name Shashthi. Who is known by the name of Chhathi Maiya.

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The festival of Chhath has been called the great festival of faith. Kartik month is a very auspicious month in which festivals of religious importance come one after the other. The festival of Chhath is celebrated on the Shashthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha and Chhath Maiya is worshiped on this day. One of the most popular festivals of Bihar, Chhath Puja is celebrated every year with great pomp which is also known as Surya Shashthi. To know more clcik here https://vinaybajrangidham.blogspot.com/2022/10/chhath-puja-2022.html

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Sonepur Mela, Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Maha Shivratri, Teej, Ram Navami, Saraswati Puja, Chitra Gupta Puja, Pitrapaksha Mela, Kartik Purnima, Gurupurab, Buddha Purnima, Mahavir Jayanti, Patna Film Festival, Ptana Food Festivals, etc. are the most prominent festivals celebrated in Patna. However, there is one celebration that is uniquely linked with Bihar, and that is the Chhath Puja festival.

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