The morning glory of the rising sun and the majesty of the setting sun evoke a sense of power and awe among millions of devotees who come to pay obeisance to Lord Surya. The festival lasts four days comprising elaborate rituals of bathing, prasad-making, fasting and maintaining cleanliness.
Kartik Chhath Puja is considered to have special significance. The 'arghya' on the fourth day along the river banks is the final one and a ceremonious affair. This day is termed 'kharna' and devotees prepare 'kheer' a sweet delicacy.
Chhath Pooja – 20 th November 2020. The third day evening is marked by a ritualistic puja wherein devotees offer flowers and small earthen 'diyas' on river banks.
Lord Sun is worshipped to impress Chhath devi.
As the Sun God manifests his greatest power in the rising and setting sun, these two significant moments coincide with the two 'aragyas' or offering of river water to Lord Surya during the festival.
The vrat is dedicated to Lord Surya and Lord Kartik. Chhath Puja 2020: Chhath Puja is a Hindu Vedic festival that comes on Kartik month. till third day evening. Bathing is done to worship the setting sun.Astrologer K.M.Sinha is a well known Vedic astrologer and kundali expert not only in India but also in many other parts of the world. Partaking of the sea of humanity thronging the banks of rivers watching this ritual and singing chhath songs is an experience in itself. Prasad and fruits are decorated in bamboo baskets. Chaitra Shukla Shashthi and Kartik Shukla Shashthi are celebrated on these two dates. However, Chhath festival celebrated on Kartik Shukla Shashthi is considered to be the main one. This worship is carried out on the banks of Ganga, Yamuna or some other holy river. to offer arghya to the Sun. Chhath Worship Dates. Everyone has their own reasons for performing Chhath Puja or fasting, but mainly Chhath Puja is done to worship the Sun God and get his grace.
During the celebration of Chhath, Lord Sun is offered prayers twice a day i.e.
Kartik Chhath Puja is considered to have special significance.
His predictions are based on Vedic astrology where he studies the planetary positions of different planets based on the kundali or time, place and date provided to him.This festival of worship of Sun God is celebrated twice a year. Chhath Puja observed in summer is called Chaiti, while the one held in winter is known as Kartik Chhath. If you are wondering when Chhath festival is celebrated, then tell you that this festival is celebrated for four days from Kartik Shukla Chaturthi to Saptami.
It is observed for four days in the month of Kartik …