🪔 About Chhath Puja

Today marks the end of four days of strict fasting, devotion, and offering Arygya (water libations) and Prasadam (food offerings to the divine) to the rising and setting sun, Lord Surya. Devotees offer prayers of gratitude for the divine gift of life. Chhathi Maiya, Lord Surya’s sister, is also worshipped on this day.

Suryadev's life-giving rays sustain all life on earth. Invoke him today and dispel the darkness in your mind.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Surya Mandalam Abhishekam (4 min.)

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
  • Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
  • Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
  • Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
  • Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
  • Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
  • Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.