Chhath Puja 2025: This festival is celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm especially in Bihar, Jharkhand and North India. It is an important occasion of worship of Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. If you are observing Chhath fast for the first time, then it is important to keep some important things in mind, so that your fast can be successful and you do not have to face any kind of difficulty. Let us know what things should be kept in mind and what things should be avoided.
Cleanliness has special importance in Chhath Puja. Clean every corner of your house thoroughly. Keep the kitchen, worship place and utensils completely clean. Keep the utensils used during the fast separate and use them only for worship. Take bath, wear clean clothes and prepare for puja.
Chhath fast starts with Nahay-Khay. On this day, after bathing, eat satvik food like bottle gourd vegetable, rice and pulses. Reduce the use of salt and spices while preparing food. Keep your mind pure and positive from this day.
Prasad has special importance in Chhath Puja. Thekua, rice laddu and fruits like banana, apple etc. are offered to the Lord. While preparing Prasad, take care of cleanliness in the kitchen. Completely avoid garlic, onion and non-vegetarian food. Use pure ghee and jaggery to make prasad.
Chhath fast is for four days, which includes Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. Water is not consumed during the fast, so drink enough water on the first day. Avoid anger, negative thoughts and wrong behavior during the fast.
Non-vegetarian and Tamasic food: During the fast, completely stay away from meat, fish, egg, garlic and onion.
Dirty Dishes: Use only clean and kept separate utensils for puja.
Negativity: Keep your mind calm and positive. Avoid bad words or behavior.
Keep in mind the right time for evening and Usha Arghya. Go to the ghat at the time of sunrise and sunset and offer Arghya. Maintain meditation and reverence during the puja. By following these rules you can easily complete Chhath fast. This festival not only gives spiritual peace, but is also considered special for the happiness and prosperity of the family.
