Chhath Puja is directly related to the Sun God, and during this festival, people worship the Sun God. If, as a devotee, you seek to attain the maximum benefit from the fasts held during the four-day celebration, here are a few rules that have emerged from years of rituals and scriptures.
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These rules are important for devotees to follow to complete their festivities in the most ideal manner. There is a belief that any mistakes in following these rules might lead to issues; hence, it is necessary that devotees observe all of them throughout the fasting period.
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- Women observing the fast should not eat anything without offering prayers to the Sun God. Throughout the fasting period, devotees should only sleep on the floor.
- During the fasting period, devotees should refrain from using metal utensils. It is advised that all devotees use only clay stoves. They should avoid silver, steel, brass, or plastic utensils at all costs.
- Those celebrating the rituals should not eat anything before or during the preparation of the prasad. Devotees should also refrain from tasting or touching the prasad before the puja is completed.
- Devotees should ensure that they do not waste any prasad after the completion of the puja.
- It is important that while observing the fast, devotees remain clean and avoid any clutter around. Ensure that all the artefacts of the puja are cleaned before touching them.
- During the celebration, devotees should eat only sattvic foods and avoid tamasic foods, garlic, and onions.
- Devotees should not eat in the kitchen or while preparing the food.
- Those observing the fast should refrain from using abusive language, remain calm, and perform the puja with a peaceful mind.
Recommended Mantras for Chhath Puja
- Surya Beej Mantra- Brings positive energy and vitality to the mind and body.
- Mantra: Om Hreem Suryay Namah
- Aditya Hridayam Mantra- Enhances luck and helps overcome obstacles and delays.
- Mantra: Namaskaram Cha Devesham Lokanatham Jagatam Patim. Suryamastakam Badhyam Brahminam Baddham Asrayet.
- Surya Siddhi Mantra- Attracts good fortune and maintains peace of mind.
- Mantra: Om Suryay Suryay Namah
- Surya Prayer Mantra- Removes planetary defects (graha doshas) and stabilizes life.
- Mantra: Om Hreem Hreem Suryay Sahasrakiranaya Manovanchit Falam Dehi Dehi Swaha
These sacred mantras are believed to strengthen spiritual connection, promote health, and ensure prosperity for devotees and their families.
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