- By Kashish Rai
- Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:18 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Chhath Puja 2023: Chhath Puja is referred to as a "Maha Parv" rather than a festival. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand all celebrate this wonderful event with tremendous fervour. The Chhath celebration is observed entirely naturally and virtuously. The Chhath celebration is the only one where followers uphold a 36-hour waterless fast. Regarding this festival, there is also a belief that all of the fast observer's wishes will come true if it is observed with perfect purity and sincerity. Devotees worship Chhathi Maiya on the occasion of Chhath Mahaparv to bestow them the divine consciousness that will enable them to triumph over all of life's challenges. Let us know more about the divine goddess Chhathi Maiya.
Chhath Puja is known as "Maha Parv" and is one of the most significant festivals observed in the Hindu faith. (Image Source: Canva)
Chhath Puja 2023: Who Is Chhathi Maiya?
Sacred Hindu scriptures suggest that Chhathi Maiya is the daughter of Lord Brahma and the goddess associated with prosperity and abundance who provides good health and success to the offspring. The Puranas hold that Lord Brahma split himself into two pieces during the creation of the universe. Lord Brahma’s right side appeared as a Man and his left side appeared as nature (Prakriti Devi). Following that, Prakriti Devi, the nature goddess split herself into six parts for creation. Shashthi Devi, often referred to as Chhathi Maiya, was the sixth portion.
ALSO READ: 6 Must-Visit Temples To Visit In Vrindavan If You’re Planning A One Day Trip
Chhath Puja 2023: Why Is Chhathi Mata Worshipped On Chhath Mahaparv?
On this significant festival, devotees uphold a 36-hour long fast and worship Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya in hopes of protecting their offspring and family members. It is said that Chhathi Maiya and Lord Surya will themselves protect a person who maintains a 36-hour fast and celebrates this wonderful festival with complete faith, devotion, and belief, as well as a long life for themselves and their family. Chhathi Maiya is also believed to bless her devotees with abundance, good health, prosperity and good fortune.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)