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The origin and significance of Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is a festival celebrated in reverence to the Sun God. The festival commences with the end of Deepavali.  It entails preparations for the purification of the soul. It can be performed by anyone

PTI Updated on: November 08, 2013 6:31 IST


It is also said that the Goddess that is worshipped during the famous Chhath Puja is known as Chhathi Maiya. 



Chhathi Maiya is known as Usha in the Vedas. She is believed to be the consort of Surya, the sun god. Some scholars are of the view that she is only the beloved of Surya and some suggest that She is Surya's wife.

Usha is the term used to refer to dawn – The first light of day. But in the Rig Veda she has more symbolic meaning. Symbolically Usha is the dawn of divine consciousness in the individual aspirant.

During the Chhath Puja, Chhathi Maiya is invoked to bless us with this divine consciousness which will help us to overcome all the troubles in the world – this bless will help us to Moksha or liberation.

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