Chhath Puja: Who is Chhathi Mai and what’s the Puranic reference of this festival?
Chhath Puja 2018: Exploring the myths and lore associated with the origin of the festival
Chhath Puja 2018: Chhath Puja is one of the ancient festivals celebrated in the North Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh and parts of Nepal. The four-day religious festival is dedicated to the worship of Sun God and his wife Chhathi Maiya, and takes place in the month of Kartik, which usually coincides with the Gregorian calendar month of October or November.
Chhath Puja begins four days after Diwali. This year, the festival is beginning with the Nahay-Khay ritual on November 11, which will be followed by Lohanda and Kharna on 12 November, Sandhya Argh on 13 November and Usha Argh and Paaran on 14 November.
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Here are some Chhath Puja wishes, greetings, images and SMS texts for you to share with friends and family members on the occasion, or put up as Facebook and WhatsApp status updates.
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Chhath Puja wishes
* As we worship the Sun today, I pray the Sun in your life never sets. Have a sparkling Chhath!
* May the Sun God bless you with everything you have wished for. Jai Chhathi Maiyya!
* Chhath ka hai ye pavan din,
Chhathi Mai ka bolo jaikar,
Suryadev ki koro aarti,
Milkar manao ye sundar tyohar.
* May this Chhath Puja bring all blessings and joy your way, may all your dreams come true! Happy Chhath Puja
* The Sun’s chariot has come to your doorstep. May He light up your life with good health and happiness all year through. Have a divine Chhath Puja!
* Puja ka sup, aarti ki thaali
Nadi ke kinare, suraj ki laali
Sab mil baanto khub pyar aaj
Chhathi Maiya kare har ichha puri.
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Chhath Puja images
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