This year kartik chhath puja 2023 is starting on Friday, 17th November 2023. This festival lasts only for 4 days and is very special for all of us. According to the calendar, Chhath Like every year, this festival of worship will be celebrated on the Shashthi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. It is also seen as the biggest festival of the year among us.
There are many beliefs and traditions in our Hindu religion regarding Chhath Puja, which makes this fast even more special and interesting. This fast is observed to pray for the long life, bright future and health of our children. This festival falls in the most difficult fast. This fast lasts for 36 hours. During this period many rules have to be followed otherwise Chhathi Mata may get angry. Today we will know what are the rules of puja during kartik chhath puja 2023 and what things are important to be kept in mind.
Do not use plastic in kartik chhath puja 2023 –
In Chhath Puja, Arg (water) is offered to the Sun God. Along with this, he is worshiped with full rituals. During this time, steel, silver and plastic utensils should not be used even by mistake and only earthen stove and utensils should be used in this puja
Do not use garlic and onion –
During the auspicious days of Chhath festival, do not consume meat or food made from meat and also do not prepare it at home. Garlic and onion should not be consumed during Chhath Puja, this also makes the mother angry.
Do not eat anything without offering it to the Sun God.-
During kartik chhath puja 2023, women observing fast should not consume anything without offering prayers to the Sun God. Also, women observing fast should sleep on the floor only.
Use rock salt in kartik chhath puja 2023-
The fast of kartik chhath puja 2023 is one of the difficult fasts. During this time, women observing this fast follow all the rules related to it. People observing fast for about 10 days before Chhath Puja should use Arwa rice and rock salt.
While making Prasad in kartik chhath puja 2023, do not forget to taste the Prasad. –
In kartik chhath puja 2023, the Prasad of Chhath Mata is received by those who have a lot of luck.One should never taste the prasad while making it. . Keep your hands clean too. Remember that the place where Prasad is made should be kept absolutely clean and neat.