Millions offer 'arghya' to rising Sun as Chhath festival concludes
India | November 11, 2021 10:24 ISTThis year, the Chhath festival began on Nov 8 with 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on Nov 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya'.
This year, the Chhath festival began on Nov 8 with 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on Nov 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya'.
Chhath Puja 2021: The four-day Mahaparva Chhath began with 'Nahai Khay' on November 8 this year. This fast is done for the long life of the children, good health, family happiness and prosperity and respect. Today happens to be the fourth and the last day of the festival during which devotees offer Usha Arghya (morning offering) to the rising sun and conclude their vrat. Know the auspicious time, sunrise and sunset time, Prasad and fast story.
The third day of the auspicious festival is celebrated with Sandhya Arghya during which devotees take a dip in the holy water and worship sun and Chhathi Maiyya. This is done during the evening and will be done today ie on November 10. Here's everything you need to know about the big day from significance to puja vidhi and mantra. Not only this, also check out how people are celebrating the third day here!
The festival of faith and reverence Chhath 2021 is being celebrated in different parts of the country with great enthusiasm. Chhath Puja celebrations last for four days. It starts with a bath and worshipping Lord Sun. The second day is Kharna, Arghya is offered to the setting sun on the third day, and Arghya is offered to the rising sun on the fourth and last day. After giving arghya, the women who observe the fast of Chhath do the circumambulation seven times and in the end, eat the prasad and break their fast.
The Delhi government’s counsel opposed the petition saying there was no explanation given for approaching the court at a belated stage even when the order was issued by the authorities on October 29.
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority(DDMA) in its order on September 30 had prohibited Chhath Puja celebrations at public places, including Yamuna banks. However, after protests against Chhath ban by the BJP, the DDMA in its order on October 29 allowed Chhath celebrations at "designated sites" barring the banks of the Yamuna.
Boats are being used to clear-off toxic foam from the river ahead of the Sandhya Arghya on the third day of the Chhath puja during which devotees take a dip in the holy water and worship the Sun.
'Chhath Puja' is celebrated widely across north India, especially in Bihar and eastern UP.
Chhath Puja 2021 LIVE: The third day of the auspicious festival is celebrated with Sandhya Arghya during which devotees take a dip in the holy water and worship sun and Chhathi Maiyya. This is done during the evening and will be done today ie on November 10. Here's everything you need to know about the big day from significance to puja vidhi and mantra. Not only this, also check out how people are celebrating the third day here!
Chhatha Puja 2021: There are a number of songs that are dedicated to the Chhathi goddess. On the occasion of Chhath Puja, singer Vishal Mishra has treated his fans by releasing a new festive song 'Chhathi Maiya Bulaye'. Written by Kaushal Kishore, 'Chhathi Maiya Bulaye' is an amalgamation of Bhojpuri and Hindi languages.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused the BJP of playing politics on the festival and said the Delhi L-G has banned Chhath Puja celebrations on the Yamuna banks, not Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
All the children were below 10 years of age, police said.
According to the government spokesman, the chief minister has directed the authorities to ensure that people do not face any problem in getting permission to organize fairs since it was an "integral part of our culture and tradition".
Chhath Puja 2021: People who are celebrating the festival from Nov 8-11 will be witnessing the second day today. Women who are fasting for their children will observe Lohanda and Kharna on this day.
Chhath Puja 2021: People who are celebrating the festival from Nov 8-11 will be witnessing the second day today. Women who are fasting for their children will observe Lohanda and Kharna on this day. Just in case you are doing the same, here's the puja vidhi, muhurat, significance and the reason why this day is being celebrated today.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Manoj Tiwari said, "You can see that we are riding on the foam. The DDMA has allowed Chhath Puja on designated sites and not on Yamuna ghat."
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority in its order on October 29 allowed Chhath celebrations at designated sites barring the banks of the Yamuna.
Chhath Puja is celebrated every year, 6 days after Diwali. Special prayers are offered to Lord Surya. Chhath Mahaparv is specially celebrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.
This year, the festival began on November 8 with the 'Nahai Khai' ritual and will conclude on November 11 with devotees performing 'Usha Arghya' (prayers to the rising sun).
From today, it is the beginning of Surya Shashthi fast. Today is the first day of Surya Shashthi Vrat, ie, Chhath Puja. Chhath Puja, which is the next big festival after Deepawali, has a very special significance.
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