Chhath Puja 2022: Rules to follow during the Chhath Puja

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• Oct 29, 2022 | Sourav Boruah

Digital Desk: The
festival of Chhath Puja begins with a holy shower and comes to an end with the
offering of Arghya to the rising sun. The Preparations for this puja start
before Deepawali, the devotees of Chhathi Maiya keep a “ Nirjala” ( Fast all
day) which is assumed to be the most difficult fast.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">.On the sixth day
of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month, Chhathi Maiya is worshipped and is said
to bring happiness, success, glory, fame, wealth, and honor. This year, Chatth
Puja began on October 28th and will end on October 31st. 

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Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">What to do for Chhath Puja 2022?

Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- Assist the Vratti (the woman who is
supposed to fast) in washing and drying the wheat (gehu) so that it can be used
to make prasad later.

Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- Take a bath every day before
participating in any of the Chhath Puja rituals.

Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- Before preparing the prasad,
thoroughly clean your hands and feet.

Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- The first and most important ritual
for women after bathing is to apply orange vermillion.

- On the day of
Chhath Puja, take a bath, put on new clothes, and then join your family and
friends at the river's edge at Sandhya Ghat and Bhorwa Ghat.

- Take the
blessings of the elders and worship Chhati Maiya and the Sun God.

- It is essential
to recite or listen to Vrat Katha at night.

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mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">What not to do at
Chhath Puja 2022?

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- Before handling
anything intended for puja, wash your hands or take a bath.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- When making
prasad, it is strictly forbidden to eat or touch anything salty.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- Avoid eating
anything non-vegetarian if a member of your family is about to perform Chhath
Puja.

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from consuming or biting into the puja fruits and Prasad until the festival is
over.

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from scattering puja-related items.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- Instead of
wearing unclean clothes, wear only clean, new clothes during puja.

mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin">- During puja,
drinking and smoking are strictly prohibited.

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After offering the 'Bhog' or Prasad to the gods, the Vratti (fast
observer) consumes it first, followed by the Chhath Puja, which brings
prosperity and good health to the family and friends.